Renault Master Recall R/2010/167: Rear Axle May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 228
- vehicles in the UK
- ob9t
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 April 2010 and 16 April 2010. The nearside rear axle spindle may crack which in the most serious cases will lead to the spindle breaking which dependent on loading could make directional control difficult to maintain. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to change the rear axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nearside rear axle spindle may crack which in the most serious cases will lead to the spindle breaking which dependent on loading could make directional control difficult to maintain.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY FAIL Defect: There is a risk that the nearside rear axle spindle may crack which in the most serious cases will lead to the spindle breaking which dependent on loading could make directional control difficult to maintain. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the rear axle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the spindle breaking which dependent on loading could make directional control difficult to maintain.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to change the rear axle.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 April 2010 and 16 April 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 228 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 ob9t or the DVSA reference R/2010/167. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2010/168 on 28 Oct 2010, for front seat may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/218 on 17 Dec 2010, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/167, launched 1 November 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.