Renault Trafic Recall R/2015/019: Steering May Not Perform As Expected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 936
- vehicles in the UK
- OBZC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 6 March 2014 and 25 November 2014. The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED Defect: The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may not perform as expected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 6 March 2014 and 25 November 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 936 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 OBZC or the DVSA reference R/2015/019. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/006 | |
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/004 | |
| 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/2014/179 on 10 Mar 2015, for seatbelt buckle may not hold seatbelt tongue. The one launched after it was R/2015/020 on 23 Mar 2015, for brake pedal may loosen. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/019, launched 23 March 2015. 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.