Renault Master Recall R/2006/123: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 1,023
- vehicles in the UK
- oalu
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 24 October 2005 and 17 January 2006. The rear caliper handbrake lever to crack and weaken. The dealer will replace where a crack exists on the lever the caliper. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear caliper handbrake lever to crack and weaken. In the worst case there is a possibility that the parking brake cables will release.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible that the rear caliper handbrake lever to crack and weaken. In the worst case there is a possibility that the parking brake cables will release. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the caliper handbrake lever for evidence of a crack. Where a crack exists on the lever the caliper will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where a crack exists on the lever the caliper.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 24 October 2005 and 17 January 2006 may be included. Renault estimates 1,023 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 oalu or the DVSA reference R/2006/123. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| MasterThe fixed speed limiter is inoperative | Low | R/2020/119 | |
| MasterPower steering warning lamp may not illuminate | Urgent | R/2018/143 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/078 on 12 Jun 2006, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/176 on 24 Oct 2006, for gearbox may malfunction. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/123, launched 30 August 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.