Renault Trafic Recall R/2007/040: Engine May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- OAUB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles. A potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The dealer will replace the front-end wiring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The STOP warning light may or may not illuminate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY SEIZE Defect: It has been identified that a potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The STOP warning light may or may not illuminate. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have front-end wiring replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front-end wiring.
Are You Affected?
Trafic may be included. Renault estimates 12 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 OAUB or the DVSA reference R/2007/040. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/006 | |
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/004 | |
| TraficRisk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag | Urgent | R/2020/267 | |
| TraficThe handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place | Urgent | R/2020/021 | |
| TraficPossible fuel leak from tank | Urgent | R/2020/002 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2007/044 on 13 Apr 2007, for stop light failure. The one launched after it was R/2007/111 on 25 Jul 2007, for front passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/040, launched 27 April 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.