Renault Trafic Recall R/2016/017: Bonnet May Open Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 12,832
- vehicles in the UK
- OC59
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 1 January 2014 and 30 March 2016. One or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING Defect: On a small number of vehicles one or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the bonnet to open whilst driving.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 1 January 2014 and 30 March 2016 may be included. Renault estimates 12,832 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 OC59 or the DVSA reference R/2016/017. 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/2016/015 on 14 Feb 2016, for rear spoiler may detach. The one launched after it was R/2016/035 on 1 Mar 2016, for brake efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/017, launched 1 March 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.