Renault Scenic Recall R/1998/022: Failure Of Roof Bars, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Jun 1998
- Launched
- 4,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/022
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Scenic vehicles built between 1 June 1997 and 30 September 1997. The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. Failure could result in loss of luggage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAILURE OF ROOF BARS Defect: The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. Failure could result in loss of luggage. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of luggage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
Scenic built between 1 June 1997 and 30 September 1997 may be included. Renault estimates 4,000 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/1998/022. 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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| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| ScenicRear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly | Low | R/2016/199 | |
| Kadjar, Master, Megane, Scenic and 1 moreEngine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1997/073 on 30 Oct 1997, for possible restriction in hydraulic braking system. The one launched after it was R/2000/044 on 18 Apr 2000, for possibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 1998.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/022, launched 12 June 1998. 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.