Renault Espace Recall R/2002/065: Possible Unscheduled Deployment Of Air Bag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 467
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A6B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 30 July 1999. The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG Defect: The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag. Remedy: Examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible unscheduled deployment of air bag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 January 1999 and 30 July 1999 may be included. Renault estimates 467 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 0A6B or the DVSA reference R/2002/065. 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/2002/064 on 15 Jul 2002, for side air bag concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/083 on 22 Jul 2002, for risk of stalling. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/065, 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.