Renault Megane Recall R/2011/064: Power Assisted Steering Could Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 May 2011
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/064
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 1 October 2009 and 12 March 2010. Risk of contact between the power: assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure. The dealer will reposition the electrical cable away from steering universal joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk of contact between the power: assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER ASSISTED STEERING COULD FAIL Defect: Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure. Remedy: Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power assisted steering could fail.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 1 October 2009 and 12 March 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 3 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 DVSA reference R/2011/064. 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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| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2011/051 on 29 Apr 2011, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2011/074 on 5 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may become detached. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/064, launched 31 May 2011. 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.