Renault Master Recall R/2011/074: Spare Wheel May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 1,318
- vehicles in the UK
- OBAQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 April 2010 and 29 August 2010. The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel may become detached.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 April 2010 and 29 August 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 1,318 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 OBAQ or the DVSA reference R/2011/074. 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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| 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/2011/064 on 31 May 2011, for power assisted steering could fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/102 on 17 Aug 2011, for rear wheel bearing may shear. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/074, launched 5 July 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.