Renault Megane, Scenic Recall R/2006/078: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 57,995
- vehicles in the UK
- OANY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane, Scenic vehicles built between 1 September 2002 and 12 February 2004. The possibility exists that the stop for the foot brake pedal collapse system is missing. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles for the presence of the brake pedal collapse system stop and where this is found to be missing the brake pedal will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the stop for the foot brake pedal collapse system is missing. This can result in the loss of braking efficiency when the brake pedal is at full travel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the stop for the foot brake pedal collapse system is missing. This can result in the loss of braking efficiency when the brake pedal is at full travel. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected for the presence of the brake pedal collapse system stop and where this is found to be missing the brake pedal will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of braking efficiency when the brake pedal is at full travel.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles for the presence of the brake pedal collapse system stop and where this is found to be missing the brake pedal will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Megane, Scenic built between 1 September 2002 and 12 February 2004 may be included. Renault estimates 57,995 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 OANY or the DVSA reference R/2006/078. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/045 on 8 May 2006, for seat belt stalk may detach. The one launched after it was R/2006/123 on 30 Aug 2006, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/078, launched 12 June 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.