Renault Trafic Recall R/2008/042: Inadequate Airbag Triggering In The Event Of A Side Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 84
- vehicles in the UK
- OAZP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles. There has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact. The dealer will replace the airbag ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADEQUATE AIRBAG TRIGGERING IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT Defect: It has been identified that there has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag ECU replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag ECU.
Are You Affected?
Trafic may be included. Renault estimates 84 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 OAZP or the DVSA reference R/2008/042. 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/2007/188 on 14 Feb 2008, for no ISOFIX mounting rings at rear of vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2008/166 on 24 Nov 2008, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/042, launched 8 April 2008. 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.