Renault ZOE Recall R/2016/035: Brake Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 999
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C6W
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled ZOE vehicles. The front wheel arch liners may have been incorrectly positioned which may cause them to rub against the front brake hoses. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. Where necessary reposition the wheel arch liners and replace the brake hose/s. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front wheel arch liners may have been incorrectly positioned which may cause them to rub against the front brake hoses. In rare circumstances this could cause a low leakage from both front flexible brake hose leading to gradual increased brake pedal travel in extreme cases a sudden bursting of the flexible hose with sudden increased brake travel and a resultant affect on the braking efficiency. A warning light indicating a low brake fluid level will be displayed on the dashboard.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The front wheel arch liners may have been incorrectly positioned which may cause them to rub against the front brake hoses. In rare circumstances this could cause a low leakage from both front flexible brake hose leading to gradual increased brake pedal travel in extreme cases a sudden bursting of the flexible hose with sudden increased brake travel and a resultant affect on the braking efficiency. A warning light indicating a low brake fluid level will be displayed on the dashboard. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. Where necessary reposition the wheel arch liners and replace the brake hose/s.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause them to rub against the front brake hoses.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. Where necessary reposition the wheel arch liners and replace the brake hose/s.
Are You Affected?
ZOE may be included. Renault estimates 999 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 0C6W or the DVSA reference R/2016/035. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOEOn affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision | Low | R/2023/028 | |
| ZOERisk of internal short curcuit to the battery | Urgent | R/2022/001 | |
| ZOEGearbox may fail to hold in park position when vehicle is stationary | Low | R/2018/070 | |
| ZOEIncorrect throttle pedal fitted | Low | R/2018/025 | |
| ZOEGearbox may fail to hold in park position 'p' and vehicle could roll away | Urgent | R/2017/207 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2016/017 on 1 Mar 2016, for bonnet may open without warning. The one launched after it was R/2016/070 on 19 Apr 2016, for side airbags may fail to deploy or they may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Renault recall, the Renault ZOE recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/035, 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.