Renault Espace Recall R/1995/065: Hot Coolant May Enter Passenger Compartment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Nov 1995
- Launched
- 730
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/065
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 8 July 1991 and 23 July 1992. There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the heater matrix into the passenger compartment. The dealer will inspection of the heater matrix. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the heater matrix into the passenger compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HOT COOLANT MAY ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Defect: There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the heater matrix into the passenger compartment. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the heater matrix. Where this is found to be of an unmodified design (visually apparent) it will be replaced with a modified unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hot coolant may enter passenger compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will inspection of the heater matrix.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 8 July 1991 and 23 July 1992 may be included. Renault estimates 730 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/065. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EspacePotential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard | Urgent | R/2005/031 | |
| EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| EspacePotential lack of handbrake efficiency | Low | R/2003/085 | |
| EspacePossible loss of spare wheel | Book soon | R/2002/115 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1995/033 on 28 Jun 1995, for welding on front suspension locating lug. The one launched after it was R/1996/070 on 8 Aug 1996, for air bag warning light. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 1995.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/065, launched 3 November 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.