Renault Trafic Recall R/2016/103: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 May 2016
- Launched
- 348
- vehicles in the UK
- OC91
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 14 May 2014 and 1 December 2014. There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the airbag not correctly deploying.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 14 May 2014 and 1 December 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 348 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 OC91 or the DVSA reference R/2016/103. 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/2016/096 on 26 Apr 2016, for seat belt anchorage points may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2016/108 on 31 May 2016, for possible engine failure / risk of fire. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/103, launched 17 May 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.