Renault Trafic Recall R/2009/117: The Rear Outboard Seat Belts May Become Ineffective, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 1,429
- vehicles in the UK
- OB3W
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles. The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE Defect: The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.
Are You Affected?
Trafic may be included. Renault estimates 1,429 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 OB3W or the DVSA reference R/2009/117. 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/2009/093 on 6 Oct 2009, for drivers seat may not lock safely. The one launched after it was R/2009/116 on 27 Oct 2009, for possible loss of power assistance to the steering. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/117, launched 20 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.