Renault Scenic Recall R/2006/045: Seat Belt Stalk May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 May 2006
- Launched
- 93,289
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/045
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Scenic vehicles built between 1 February 2003 and 12 December 2005. It is possible under certain conditions for the seatbelt stalk fixings on the first row of rear seats to become loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to remove the bolts retaining the stalks of the affected seatbelts. Thread adhesive is to be applied to the bolts then the bolts are to be refitted and torqued. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible under certain conditions for the seatbelt stalk fixings on the first row of rear seats to become loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT STALK MAY DETACH Defect: It is possible under certain conditions for the seatbelt stalk fixings on the first row of rear seats to become loose. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove the bolts retaining the stalks of the affected seatbelts. Thread adhesive is to be applied to the bolts then the bolts are to be refitted and torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt stalk may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to remove the bolts retaining the stalks of the affected seatbelts. Thread adhesive is to be applied to the bolts then the bolts are to be refitted and torqued.
Are You Affected?
Scenic built between 1 February 2003 and 12 December 2005 may be included. Renault estimates 93,289 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/2006/045. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| ScenicRear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly | Low | R/2016/199 | |
| Kadjar, Master, Megane, Scenic and 1 moreEngine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2005/182 on 17 Jan 2006, for gearbox may disengage from the park position. The one launched after it was R/2006/078 on 12 Jun 2006, for brakes may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/045, launched 8 May 2006. 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.