Renault Clio Recall R/2001/137: Passenger Air Bag Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2001
- Launched
- 894
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A3R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 27 July 2000 and 29 July 2000. One of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation. The dealer will replace any missing air bag securing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIR BAG SECURITY Defect: There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any missing air bag securing bolts.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 27 July 2000 and 29 July 2000 may be included. Renault estimates 894 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 0A3R or the DVSA reference R/2001/137. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2001/103 on 19 Sep 2001, for towing ball mounting may crack. The one launched after it was R/2001/138 on 14 Dec 2001, for potential fuel leaks. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/137, launched 7 December 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.