Renault Laguna Recall R/2001/141: Engine Speed Control Concerns, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2002
- Launched
- 1,646
- vehicles in the UK
- OTS 0A4M
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Laguna vehicles. 1) Accelerator pedal may stick in the open position. (Petrol and diesel engine models). 2) Engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. (Diesel engine models). The recall notice describes the fix as: 1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
- Accelerator pedal may stick in the open position. (Petrol and diesel engine models). 2) Engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. (Diesel engine models).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONCERNS Defect: 1) Accelerator pedal may stick in the open position. (Petrol and diesel engine models). 2) Engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. (Diesel engine models). Remedy: 1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine speed control concerns.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: 1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump.
Are You Affected?
Laguna may be included. Renault estimates 1,646 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 0A4M or the DVSA reference R/2001/141. 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/2001/162 on 15 Feb 2002, for possible loss of brake power assistance. The one launched after it was R/2001/157 on 8 Mar 2002, for fuel leak / emergency brake assist concern. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/141, launched 8 March 2002. 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.