Renault Clio Recall R/2001/084: Accelerator Cable Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Aug 2001
- Launched
- 105,883
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A2M
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 28 December 1999. The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power. The dealer will fit a modified accelerator cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR CABLE CONCERN. Defect: The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator cable concern.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified accelerator cable.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 1 January 1998 and 28 December 1999 may be included. Renault estimates 105,883 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 0A2M or the DVSA reference R/2001/084. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| ClioFront lower arm Bolts | Book soon | R/2026/096 | |
| ClioWipers may not perform as intended | Book soon | R/2016/192 | |
| ClioRear wheel may detach | Book soon | R/2016/281 | |
| ClioRear spoiler may detach | Low | R/2016/015 | |
| ClioWheel may detached | Book soon | R/2016/010 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/081 on 17 Aug 2001, for possible engine hesitation. The one launched after it was R/2001/103 on 19 Sep 2001, for towing ball mounting may crack. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/084, launched 24 August 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.