Renault Clio, Megane, Scenic Recall R/2001/159: Engine Hesitation And Idling Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 1,574
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A4Z
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio, Megane, Scenic vehicles. Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN Defect: Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system. Remedy: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause instability in the operation of the injection system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
Are You Affected?
Clio, Megane, Scenic may be included. Renault estimates 1,574 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 0A4Z or the DVSA reference R/2001/159. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/161 on 10 Jan 2002, for door security concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/162 on 15 Feb 2002, for possible loss of brake power assistance. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/159, launched 15 February 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.