Renault Espace Recall R/2002/064: Side Air Bag Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 3,609
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A5T
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 October 1999 and 1 May 2000. The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. The dealer will check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIR BAG CONCERN Defect: The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed. Remedy: Check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed.
The Fix
The dealer will check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 October 1999 and 1 May 2000 may be included. Renault estimates 3,609 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 0A5T or the DVSA reference R/2002/064. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EspacePotential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard | Urgent | R/2005/031 | |
| EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| EspacePotential lack of handbrake efficiency | Low | R/2003/085 | |
| EspacePossible loss of spare wheel | Book soon | R/2002/115 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/163 on 8 Mar 2002, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2002/065 on 15 Jul 2002, for possible unscheduled deployment of air bag. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/064, launched 15 July 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.