Renault Kadjar, Master, Megane And 2 More Recall R/2016/001: Engine Power And/or Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 527
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C68
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kadjar, Master, Megane and 2 more vehicles. The drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. The dealer will check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power. Remedy: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
Are You Affected?
Kadjar, Master, Megane and 2 more may be included. Renault estimates 527 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 0C68 or the DVSA reference R/2016/001. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/006 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2015/136 on 16 Jul 2015, for reduction in braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2016/010 on 14 Feb 2016, for wheel may detached. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/001, launched 8 January 2016. 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.