Renault Trafic Recall R/2014/052: Vehicle Rear Lighting Systems May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 May 2014
- Launched
- 648
- vehicles in the UK
- 0BU7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 20 July 2011 and 11 September 2013. The rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. The dealer will fit in all cases protection for the wiring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. If the rear lights cease to function there is an increased risk of collision as other road users are not warned of vehicle; position directional intent or braking intent. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell indicator tell-tale flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEMS MAY FAIL Defect: There is a possibility that the rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. If the rear lights cease to function there is an increased risk of collision as other road users are not warned of vehicle; position directional intent or braking intent. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell indicator tell-tale flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the wiring. In all cases protection for the wiring will be fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle rear lighting systems may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit in all cases protection for the wiring.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 20 July 2011 and 11 September 2013 may be included. Renault estimates 648 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 0BU7 or the DVSA reference R/2014/052. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| TraficRisk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag | Urgent | R/2020/267 | |
| TraficThe handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place | Urgent | R/2020/021 | |
| TraficPossible fuel leak from tank | Urgent | R/2020/002 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2014/042 on 8 Apr 2014, for loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2014/086 on 21 Aug 2014, for braking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/052, launched 13 May 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.