Renault Espace Recall R/2002/115: Possible Loss Of Spare Wheel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Sep 2002
- Launched
- 6,597
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A65
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 September 1996 and 11 December 1998. The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road. The dealer will fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF SPARE WHEEL Defect: The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road. Remedy: Fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of spare wheel.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 September 1996 and 11 December 1998 may be included. Renault estimates 6,597 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 0A65 or the DVSA reference R/2002/115. 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 unscheduled deployment of air bag | Urgent | R/2002/065 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2002/083 on 22 Jul 2002, for risk of stalling. The one launched after it was R/2002/141 on 15 Nov 2002, for vehicle surge. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/115, launched 23 September 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.