Renault Megane, Scenic Recall R/2001/138: Potential Fuel Leaks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2001
- Launched
- 3,586
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A3E
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane, Scenic vehicles. There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. The dealer will reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS Defect: There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector. Remedy: Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential fuel leaks.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
Megane, Scenic may be included. Renault estimates 3,586 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 0A3E or the DVSA reference R/2001/138. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2001/137 on 7 Dec 2001, for passenger air bag security. The one launched after it was R/2001/160 on 10 Jan 2002, for front stabiliser bar brackets concern. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/138, launched 14 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.