Renault Avantine, Clio, Laguna Recall R/2004/204: Actual Engine Speed Can Differ From Speed Requested By The Driver, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 469
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/204
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Avantine, Clio, Laguna vehicles built between 1 September 2002 and 22 June 2004. In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACTUAL ENGINE SPEED CAN DIFFER FROM SPEED REQUESTED BY THE DRIVER Defect: In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Avantine, Clio, Laguna built between 1 September 2002 and 22 June 2004 may be included. Renault estimates 469 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 DVSA reference R/2004/204. 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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| 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/2004/151 on 30 Sep 2004, for steering wheel mounting may not conform. The one launched after it was R/2004/205 on 30 Nov 2004, for flexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/204, launched 30 November 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.