Renault Trafic Recall R/2007/123: Dashboard Wiring My Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2007
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- oavG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 1 May 2006 and 10 April 2007. The dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. The dealer will replace the dashboard wiring refitted and as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DASHBOARD WIRING MY SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: It has been identified that the dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the dashboard wiring refitted and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the dashboard wiring refitted and as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 1 May 2006 and 10 April 2007 may be included. Renault estimates 2 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 oavG or the DVSA reference R/2007/123. 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/2007/111 on 25 Jul 2007, for front passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact. The one launched after it was R/2007/143 on 30 Oct 2007, for front head restraint may not retain its position in the event of 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/2007/123, launched 5 October 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.