Renault Trafic Recall R/2015/021: Parking Brake May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2015/021, campaign code OBYU (b). Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
23 Mar 2015
Launched
418
vehicles in the UK
OBYU (b)
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 6 March 2014 and 25 November 2014. The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.

Are You Affected?

Trafic built between 6 March 2014 and 25 November 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 418 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
  2. Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code OBYU (b) or the DVSA reference R/2015/021. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
  3. 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/2015/020 on 23 Mar 2015, for brake pedal may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2015/045 on 23 Mar 2015, for seat frame may fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2015/021, launched 23 March 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.