Renault Master Recall R/2004/151: Steering Wheel Mounting May Not Conform, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 3,513
- vehicles in the UK
- oaf6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 2 September 2003 and 28 May 2004. It has been established that in certain cases the tightness of the steering wheel mounting may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time as a preventative measure the steering wheel will be replaced and it's mounting strengthened. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that in certain cases the tightness of the steering wheel mounting may not be to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING MAY NOT CONFORM Defect: It has been established that in certain cases the tightness of the steering wheel mounting may not be to specification. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time as a preventative measure the steering wheel will be replaced and it's mounting strengthened.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering wheel mounting may not conform.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time as a preventative measure the steering wheel will be replaced and it's mounting strengthened.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 2 September 2003 and 28 May 2004 may be included. Renault estimates 3,513 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 oaf6 or the DVSA reference R/2004/151. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
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| 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/2004/021 on 20 Feb 2004, for potential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin. The one launched after it was R/2004/204 on 30 Nov 2004, for actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/151, launched 30 September 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.