Renault Espace, Laguna, Megane And 1 More Recall R/2000/044: Possibility Of Reduction In Vacuum Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Apr 2000
- Launched
- 10,425
- vehicles in the UK
- 0094
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace, Laguna, Megane and 1 more vehicles built between 1 February 2000 and 30 April 2000. A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. The dealer will replace vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in servo assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
Espace, Laguna, Megane and 1 more built between 1 February 2000 and 30 April 2000 may be included. Renault estimates 10,425 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 campaign code 0094 or the DVSA reference R/2000/044. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1998/022 on 12 Jun 1998, for failure of roof bars. The one launched after it was R/2000/072 on 18 Sep 2000, for possible inadvertent deployment of both airbags. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/044, launched 18 April 2000. 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.