Renault Trafic Recall R/2007/111: Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner May Not Trigger In An Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- OAWA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. In the event of an impact the pretensioner will not trigger. The front seat passenger will however still be retained by the seatbelt but without the pretensioner function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT TRIGGER IN AN IMPACT Defect: It has been identified that the front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. In the event of an impact the pretensioner will not trigger. The front seat passenger will however still be retained by the seatbelt but without the pretensioner function. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured.
Are You Affected?
Trafic may be included. Renault estimates 6 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 OAWA or the DVSA reference R/2007/111. 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/2007/040 on 27 Apr 2007, for engine may seize. The one launched after it was R/2007/123 on 5 Oct 2007, for dashboard wiring my short circuit. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/111, launched 25 July 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.