Renault Espace Recall R/2001/002: Possibility Of Loss Of Efficiency In Braking System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2001
- Launched
- 1,090
- vehicles in the UK
- OTS 0A35
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 17 July 2000 and 20 September 2000. There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. The dealer will replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. This can adversely affect the performance of the fastener and may lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN BRAKING SYSTEM. Defect: There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. This can adversely affect the performance of the fastener and may lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system.
The Fix
The dealer will replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 17 July 2000 and 20 September 2000 may be included. Renault estimates 1,090 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 OTS 0A35 or the DVSA reference R/2001/002. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EspacePotential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard | Urgent | R/2005/031 | |
| EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| EspacePotential lack of handbrake efficiency | Low | R/2003/085 | |
| EspacePossible loss of spare wheel | Book soon | R/2002/115 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2000/137 on 26 Jan 2001, for unintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners. The one launched after it was R/2001/056 on 17 Aug 2001, for overheating of ignition wiring connectors. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/002, launched 28 February 2001. 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.