Renault Kangoo Recall R/2014/096: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Aug 2014
- Launched
- 772
- vehicles in the UK
- OBX3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles built between 1 October 2012 and 14 May 2013. Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. The dealer will replace where necessary the brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking efficiency may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo built between 1 October 2012 and 14 May 2013 may be included. Renault estimates 772 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 OBX3 or the DVSA reference R/2014/096. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 | |
| KangooInadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side | Low | R/2020/014 | |
| KangooThe stop & start function does not perform correctly | Low | R/2019/274 | |
| KangooIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/325 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2014/086 on 21 Aug 2014, for braking efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2014/179 on 10 Mar 2015, for seatbelt buckle may not hold seatbelt tongue. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/096, launched 28 August 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.