Renault 21 Recall R/2006/135: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 270
- vehicles in the UK
- oap9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled 21 vehicles built between 1 January 1987 and 31 May 1993. The potential exists for the generation of an oil leak caused by the turbo oil supply pipe becoming loose. The dealer will check the turbo oil supply pipe and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists for the generation of an oil leak caused by the turbo oil supply pipe becoming loose. Should an oil leak from this component occur the possibility exists that a fire could ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists for the generation of an oil leak caused by the turbo oil supply pipe becoming loose. Should an oil leak from this component occur the possibility exists that a fire could ensue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the turbo oil supply pipe checked and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the turbo oil supply pipe and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
21 built between 1 January 1987 and 31 May 1993 may be included. Renault estimates 270 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 oap9 or the DVSA reference R/2006/135. 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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| Master E-TechOn affected vehicles there is a possible short circuit in the traction battery which may generate a fire hazard | Urgent | R/2024/007 | |
| ArkanaOver heating of an internal component in the electric power steering | Urgent | R/2022/045 | |
| ZOERisk of internal short curcuit to the battery | Urgent | R/2022/001 | |
| Captur I, Clio IVContact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing could cause an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2020/015 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/177 on 31 Oct 2006, for front seats may not lock into position. The one launched after it was R/2007/044 on 13 Apr 2007, for stop light failure. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/135, launched 14 February 2007. 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.