Renault Trafic Recall R/2008/166: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 26,355
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/166
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 10 June 2008. The possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. The dealer will replace the handbrake intermediate connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake intermediate connector replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the handbrake intermediate connector.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 1 January 2006 and 10 June 2008 may be included. Renault estimates 26,355 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 DVSA reference R/2008/166. 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/2008/042 on 8 Apr 2008, for inadequate airbag triggering in the event of a side impact. The one launched after it was R/2009/093 on 6 Oct 2009, for drivers seat may not lock safely. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/166, launched 24 November 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.