Renault Megane Recall R/2004/205: Flexible Front Brake Lines May Be Located Too Close To The Front Brake Disks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 300
- vehicles in the UK
- oagu
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 20 March 2003 and 20 April 2004. In certain cases the front brake flexible hoses may be located too close to the front discs and become worn through contact with them. The dealer will replace the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain cases the front brake flexible hoses may be located too close to the front discs and become worn through contact with them. This poses the risk of a deterioration of brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRONT BRAKE DISKS. Defect: In certain cases the front brake flexible hoses may be located too close to the front discs and become worn through contact with them. This poses the risk of a deterioration of brake performance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: flexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 20 March 2003 and 20 April 2004 may be included. Renault estimates 300 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 oagu or the DVSA reference R/2004/205. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2004/204 on 30 Nov 2004, for actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver. The one launched after it was R/2005/031 on 29 Apr 2005, for potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/205, 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.