Renault Clio, Megane Recall R/2006/176: Gearbox May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Oct 2006
- Launched
- 217
- vehicles in the UK
- oarg
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio, Megane vehicles built between 10 November 2005 and 29 May 2006. Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
Are You Affected?
Clio, Megane built between 10 November 2005 and 29 May 2006 may be included. Renault estimates 217 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 oarg or the DVSA reference R/2006/176. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/123 on 30 Aug 2006, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/178 on 24 Oct 2006, for front seats may not lock into position. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/176, launched 24 October 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.