Renault Modus Recall R/2005/050: Steering Column Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 May 2005
- Launched
- 9,514
- vehicles in the UK
- OAK8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Modus vehicles built between 1 August 2004 and 5 April 2005. A risk exists that the steering column intermediate shaft has been incorrectly fitted. The dealer will check the position of the mounting yolk of the intermediate shaft and modified as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A risk exists that the steering column intermediate shaft has been incorrectly fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Defect: A risk exists that the steering column intermediate shaft has been incorrectly fitted. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the position of the mounting yolk of the intermediate shaft checked and modified as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the position of the mounting yolk of the intermediate shaft and modified as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Modus built between 1 August 2004 and 5 April 2005 may be included. Renault estimates 9,514 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 OAK8 or the DVSA reference R/2005/050. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ModusRear bench seat may jam | Low | R/2010/038 | |
| ModusFront head restraint may not retain its position in the event of an impact | Low | R/2007/143 | |
| Clio, ModusStop light failure | Urgent | R/2007/044 | |
| ModusGearbox may disengage from the park position | Low | R/2005/182 | |
| Master IVSteering box and the steering column intermediate shaft | Urgent | R/2025/321 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2005/031 on 29 Apr 2005, for potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard. The one launched after it was R/2005/182 on 17 Jan 2006, for gearbox may disengage from the park position. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/050, launched 20 May 2005. 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.