Renault Laguna Recall R/2001/103: Towing Ball Mounting May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Sep 2001
- Launched
- 226
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A3Q
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Laguna vehicles built between 27 November 2000 and 25 December 2000. The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure. The dealer will fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOWING BALL MOUNTING MAY CRACK Defect: The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the towing ball to become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit.
Are You Affected?
Laguna built between 27 November 2000 and 25 December 2000 may be included. Renault estimates 226 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 0A3Q or the DVSA reference R/2001/103. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagunaSeat belt may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/039 | |
| Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver | Urgent | R/2004/204 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/117 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/116 | |
| LagunaBrake servo may fail | Urgent | R/2003/003 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/084 on 24 Aug 2001, for accelerator cable concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/137 on 7 Dec 2001, for passenger air bag security. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/103, launched 19 September 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.