Renault Scenic Recall R/2001/160: Front Stabiliser Bar Brackets Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Jan 2002
- Launched
- 205
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A56
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Scenic vehicles built between 1 June 2001 and 18 July 2001. The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture. The dealer will replace both front stabiliser bar brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT STABILISER BAR BRACKETS CONCERN Defect: The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture. Remedy: Replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front stabiliser bar brackets concern.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.
Are You Affected?
Scenic built between 1 June 2001 and 18 July 2001 may be included. Renault estimates 205 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 0A56 or the DVSA reference R/2001/160. 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 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| ScenicRear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly | Low | R/2016/199 | |
| Kadjar, Master, Megane, Scenic and 1 moreEngine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/138 on 14 Dec 2001, for potential fuel leaks. The one launched after it was R/2001/161 on 10 Jan 2002, for door security concern. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/160, launched 10 January 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.