Renault Master Recall R/2002/083: Risk Of Stalling, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 1,861
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A8F
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 November 2000 and 31 May 2001. The engine may stall at idle and/or when lifting off the throttle following a period of hard acceleration. The dealer will check the serial number on the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if it is within the affected range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may stall at idle and/or when lifting off the throttle following a period of hard acceleration.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF STALLING Defect: The engine may stall at idle and/or when lifting off the throttle following a period of hard acceleration. Remedy: Check the serial number on the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if it is within the affected range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of stalling.
The Fix
The dealer will check the serial number on the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if it is within the affected range.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 November 2000 and 31 May 2001 may be included. Renault estimates 1,861 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 0A8F or the DVSA reference R/2002/083. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| MasterThe fixed speed limiter is inoperative | Low | R/2020/119 | |
| MasterPower steering warning lamp may not illuminate | Urgent | R/2018/143 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2002/065 on 15 Jul 2002, for possible unscheduled deployment of air bag. The one launched after it was R/2002/115 on 23 Sep 2002, for possible loss of spare wheel. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/083, launched 22 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.