Renault Megane Recall R/2006/178: Front Seats May Not Lock Into Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Oct 2006
- Launched
- 173
- vehicles in the UK
- OARJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 1 September 2003 and 30 September 2003. The seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position. The dealer will replace if the welds are not all present then the seat back frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEATS MAY NOT LOCK INTO POSITION Defect: There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that all welding to the seat back frame is present. If the welds are not all present then the seat back frame will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seats may not lock into position.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if the welds are not all present then the seat back frame.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 1 September 2003 and 30 September 2003 may be included. Renault estimates 173 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 OARJ or the DVSA reference R/2006/178. 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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| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/176 on 24 Oct 2006, for gearbox may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2006/177 on 31 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/2006/178, 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.