Renault Trafic Recall R/2010/218: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 1,180
- vehicles in the UK
- OBAW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles. Risk that the primary handbrake cable end: piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached. The dealer will check crimping at cable end. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk that the primary handbrake cable end: piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached. Remedy: Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check crimping at cable end.
Are You Affected?
Trafic may be included. Renault estimates 1,180 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 OBAW or the DVSA reference R/2010/218. 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/2010/167 on 1 Nov 2010, for rear axle may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/230 on 6 Jan 2011, for cracked wheel hub**. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/218, launched 17 December 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.