Renault Master Recall R/2009/137: Drivers Seat May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 4,591
- vehicles in the UK
- OB5L
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 22 January 2008 and 18 May 2009. Due to the non-conformity of some welds under situations of extreme braking the driver's seat may detach from the floor fixing. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the subject welds and fixing lugs re-welded. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the non-conformity of some welds under situations of extreme braking the driver's seat may detach from the floor fixing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS SEAT MAY DETACH Defect: Due to the non-conformity of some welds under situations of extreme braking the driver's seat may detach from the floor fixing. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject welds and fixing lugs re-welded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: drivers seat may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the subject welds and fixing lugs re-welded.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 22 January 2008 and 18 May 2009 may be included. Renault estimates 4,591 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 OB5L or the DVSA reference R/2009/137. 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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| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| MasterThe fixed speed limiter is inoperative | Low | R/2020/119 | |
| MasterPower steering warning lamp may not illuminate | Urgent | R/2018/143 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2009/132 on 30 Nov 2009, for risk of tyre failure. The one launched after it was R/2010/038 on 20 Apr 2010, for rear bench seat may jam. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/137, launched 2 December 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.