Renault Master Recall R/2010/168: Front Seat May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 965
- vehicles in the UK
- OB9T
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 April 2010 and 9 July 2010. Some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT MAY FAIL Defect: It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 April 2010 and 9 July 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 965 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/2010/168. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
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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/2010/059 on 29 Jun 2010, for suspension turret may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/167 on 1 Nov 2010, for rear axle may fail. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/168, launched 28 October 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.