Renault Laguna, Safrane Recall R/1996/070: Air Bag Warning Light, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 1996
- Launched
- 551
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/070
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Laguna, Safrane vehicles built between 1 July 1995 and 31 December 1995. Equipped with both driver and passenger air bags unscheduled illumination of the air bag warning light may occur in conditions of low ambient temperature. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified computer to the air bag system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Equipped with both driver and passenger air bags unscheduled illumination of the air bag warning light may occur in conditions of low ambient temperature.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT Defect: On vehicles equipped with both driver and passenger air bags unscheduled illumination of the air bag warning light may occur in conditions of low ambient temperature. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified computer to the air bag system
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag warning light.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified computer to the air bag system.
Are You Affected?
Laguna, Safrane built between 1 July 1995 and 31 December 1995 may be included. Renault estimates 551 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/1996/070. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagunaSeat belt may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/039 | |
| Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver | Urgent | R/2004/204 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/117 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/116 | |
| LagunaBrake servo may fail | Urgent | R/2003/003 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1995/065 on 3 Nov 1995, for hot coolant may enter passenger compartment. The one launched after it was R/1997/036 on 29 May 1997, for possible insecurity of certain ball joints. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/070, launched 8 August 1996. 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.