Renault Master Recall R/2014/042: Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 1,145
- vehicles in the UK
- OBTY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 7 April 2010 and 14 October 2013. The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of drive.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 7 April 2010 and 14 October 2013 may be included. Renault estimates 1,145 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 OBTY or the DVSA reference R/2014/042. 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/2014/038 on 8 Apr 2014, for rear shelf may detach. The one launched after it was R/2014/052 on 13 May 2014, for vehicle rear lighting systems may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/042, 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.