Renault Megane Recall R/2014/038: Rear Shelf May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 3,842
- vehicles in the UK
- OBUK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 31 May 2010 and 14 October 2013. The rear body shelf fixing may not be secured to the vehicle sufficiently. The dealer will fit additional fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear body shelf fixing may not be secured to the vehicle sufficiently. This may lead to the detachment of the shelf and place other road users at risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SHELF MAY DETACH Defect: It is possible that the rear body shelf fixing may not be secured to the vehicle sufficiently. This may lead to the detachment of the shelf and place other road users at risk. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the detachment of the shelf and place other road users at risk.
The Fix
The dealer will fit additional fixings.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 31 May 2010 and 14 October 2013 may be included. Renault estimates 3,842 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 OBUK or the DVSA reference R/2014/038. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2013/073 on 28 Jun 2013, for fuel pipe protective cover may detach & damage engine. The one launched after it was R/2014/042 on 8 Apr 2014, for loss of drive. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/038, launched 8 April 2014. 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.