Renault Megane, Scenic Recall R/1997/073: Possible Restriction In Hydraulic Braking System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 1997
- Launched
- 7,434
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/073
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Megane, Scenic vehicles built between 1 July 1997 and 30 September 1997. There is a possibility of a restriction in a plastic double pipe union on the brake master cylinder. The dealer will replace if a restriction is found the plastic pipe union with a quality assured version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of a restriction in a plastic double pipe union on the brake master cylinder. This could prevent or reduce the operation of the hydraulic braking circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE RESTRICTION IN HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Defect: There is a possibility of a restriction in a plastic double pipe union on the brake master cylinder. This could prevent or reduce the operation of the hydraulic braking circuit. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the plastic union examined for evidence of any restriction. If a restriction is found the plastic pipe union will be replaced with a quality assured version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible restriction in hydraulic braking system.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if a restriction is found the plastic pipe union with a quality assured version.
Are You Affected?
Megane, Scenic built between 1 July 1997 and 30 September 1997 may be included. Renault estimates 7,434 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/1997/073. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1997/010 on 13 Jun 1997, for possible loss of directional control. The one launched after it was R/1998/022 on 12 Jun 1998, for failure of roof bars. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/073, launched 30 October 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.