Renault Laguna Recall R/2003/003: Brake Servo May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2003/003, campaign code 0AAH. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
31 Jan 2003
Launched
2,803
vehicles in the UK
0AAH
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Renault recalled Laguna vehicles. Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance. The dealer will replace the brake servo unit. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: BRAKE SERVO MAY FAIL Defect: Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance. Remedy: Replace the brake servo unit.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the brake servo unit.

Are You Affected?

Laguna may be included. Renault estimates 2,803 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
  2. Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code 0AAH or the DVSA reference R/2003/003. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
LagunaSeat belt may not perform correctlyUrgentR/2010/039
Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driverUrgentR/2004/204
LagunaPossible unintended accelerationLowR/2003/117
LagunaPossible unintended accelerationLowR/2003/116
LagunaVehicle surgeLowR/2002/141

This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2002/156 on 2 Dec 2002, for possible loss of brake servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2003/085 on 18 Jul 2003, for potential lack of handbrake efficiency. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2003/003, launched 31 January 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.