Renault Laguna Recall R/2010/039: Seat Belt May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 9,959
- vehicles in the UK
- OB5K
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Laguna vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 24 August 2009. The drivers seat belt pretensioner cable may fail through fatigue and therefore not restrain the driver correctly during a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the pretensioner with one that is redesigned. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers seat belt pretensioner cable may fail through fatigue and therefore not restrain the driver correctly during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: There is a possibility that the drivers seat belt pretensioner cable may fail through fatigue and therefore not restrain the driver correctly during a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the pretensioner with one that is redesigned.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the pretensioner with one that is redesigned.
Are You Affected?
Laguna built between 1 January 2007 and 24 August 2009 may be included. Renault estimates 9,959 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 OB5K or the DVSA reference R/2010/039. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver | Urgent | R/2004/204 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/117 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/116 | |
| LagunaBrake servo may fail | Urgent | R/2003/003 | |
| LagunaVehicle surge | Low | R/2002/141 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2010/038 on 20 Apr 2010, for rear bench seat may jam. The one launched after it was R/2010/050 on 2 Jun 2010, for unexpected application of parking brake. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/039, launched 20 April 2010. 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.