Renault Megane Recall R/2010/230: Cracked Wheel Hub**, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2010/230, campaign code OBAH. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
6 Jan 2011
Launched
61
vehicles in the UK
OBAH
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 14 April 2004 and 5 May 2004. Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. The dealer will replace the hub carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: CRACKED WHEEL HUB** Defect: Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing. Remedy: Replacement of the hub carrier.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: cracked wheel hub**.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the hub carrier.

Are You Affected?

Megane built between 14 April 2004 and 5 May 2004 may be included. Renault estimates 61 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
  2. Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code OBAH or the DVSA reference R/2010/230. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
  3. 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/2010/218 on 17 Dec 2010, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/051 on 29 Apr 2011, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2011.


Source: DVSA recall R/2010/230, launched 6 January 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.