Renault Master Recall R/1997/010: Possible Loss Of Directional Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jun 1997
- Launched
- 12,500
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/010
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 March 1989 and 30 April 1995. Wear in the area of the support bearings may lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original shaft replaced with a complete assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Wear in the area of the support bearings may lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Defect: Wear in the area of the support bearings may lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original shaft replaced with a complete assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original shaft replaced with a complete assembly.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 March 1989 and 30 April 1995 may be included. Renault estimates 12,500 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/1997/010. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| MasterThe fixed speed limiter is inoperative | Low | R/2020/119 | |
| MasterPower steering warning lamp may not illuminate | Urgent | R/2018/143 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1997/036 on 29 May 1997, for possible insecurity of certain ball joints. The one launched after it was R/1997/073 on 30 Oct 1997, for possible restriction in hydraulic braking system. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/010, launched 13 June 1997. 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.