Renault Master Recall R/2011/102: Rear Wheel Bearing May Shear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 218
- vehicles in the UK
- OBDH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 1 April 2010 and 16 April 2010. The rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY SHEAR Defect: It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 1 April 2010 and 16 April 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 218 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 OBDH or the DVSA reference R/2011/102. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2011/074 on 5 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may become detached. The one launched after it was R/2011/118 on 1 Sep 2011, for valve cotter fault could lead to destruction of the engine. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/102, launched 17 August 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.