Renault Kangoo, Scenic Recall R/2009/116: Possible Loss Of Power Assistance To The Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 34,403
- vehicles in the UK
- OB1E
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo, Scenic vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 31 March 2007. Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO THE STEERING Defect: Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of power assistance to the steering.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo, Scenic built between 1 January 2006 and 31 March 2007 may be included. Renault estimates 34,403 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 OB1E or the DVSA reference R/2009/116. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 | |
| KangooInadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side | Low | R/2020/014 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2009/117 on 20 Oct 2009, for the rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective. The one launched after it was R/2009/109 on 10 Nov 2009, for steering control may be lost. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/116, launched 27 October 2009. 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.