Renault Kangoo Recall R/2016/016: Bench Seat May Move Forward Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 194
- vehicles in the UK
- OC4F
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles built between 1 September 2009 and 30 September 2014. The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. The dealer will fit a metal insert between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BENCH SEAT MAY MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of protection during an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a metal insert between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right).
Are You Affected?
Kangoo built between 1 September 2009 and 30 September 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 194 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 OC4F or the DVSA reference R/2016/016. 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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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2016/070 on 19 Apr 2016, for side airbags may fail to deploy or they may deploy incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2016/096 on 26 Apr 2016, for seat belt anchorage points may be insecure. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/016, launched 22 April 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.