Renault Clio Recall R/2003/097: Possible Breakage Of Front Suspension Arm, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 1,887
- vehicles in the UK
- oaah
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 7 October 2002 and 9 October 2002. Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact. The dealer will check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM. Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact. Remedy: Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible breakage of front suspension arm.
The Fix
The dealer will check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 7 October 2002 and 9 October 2002 may be included. Renault estimates 1,887 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 oaah or the DVSA reference R/2003/097. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClioFront lower arm Bolts | Book soon | R/2026/096 | |
| ClioWipers may not perform as intended | Book soon | R/2016/192 | |
| ClioRear wheel may detach | Book soon | R/2016/281 | |
| ClioRear spoiler may detach | Low | R/2016/015 | |
| ClioWheel may detached | Book soon | R/2016/010 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2003/085 on 18 Jul 2003, for potential lack of handbrake efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2003/116 on 8 Sep 2003, for possible unintended acceleration. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/097, launched 11 August 2003. 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.