Renault Espace Recall R/2004/021: Potential Emission Of Smoke From Dashboard Vent Into The Cabin, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Feb 2004
- Launched
- 3,071
- vehicles in the UK
- OADZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 June 2002 and 5 November 2003. Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents. The dealer will reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL EMISSION OF SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD VENT INTO THE CABIN Defect: Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 June 2002 and 5 November 2003 may be included. Renault estimates 3,071 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 OADZ or the DVSA reference R/2004/021. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2004/020 on 20 Feb 2004, for possibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin. The one launched after it was R/2004/151 on 30 Sep 2004, for steering wheel mounting may not conform. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/021, launched 20 February 2004. 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.