Renault Clio, Modus Recall R/2007/044: Stop Light Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

13 Apr 2007

Launched

4,234

vehicles in the UK

OAU6

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Renault recalled Clio, Modus vehicles built between 13 December 2005 and 16 February 2006. Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. The dealer will replace the stop light switch. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STOP LIGHT FAILURE Defect: Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the stop light switch.

Are You Affected?

Clio, Modus built between 13 December 2005 and 16 February 2006 may be included. Renault estimates 4,234 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
2. Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code OAU6 or the DVSA reference R/2007/044. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2006/135 on 14 Feb 2007, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/040 on 27 Apr 2007, for engine may seize. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2007/044, launched 13 April 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.