Renault Kangoo Recall R/2016/114: Rear Left Hand Seat Belt Mounting May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 May 2016
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CAD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles built between 23 November 2015 and 27 November 2015. The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR LEFT HAND SEAT BELT MOUNTING MAY FAIL Defect: The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear left hand seat belt mounting may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo built between 23 November 2015 and 27 November 2015 may be included. Renault estimates 3 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 0CAD or the DVSA reference R/2016/114. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 | |
| KangooInadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side | Low | R/2020/014 | |
| KangooThe stop & start function does not perform correctly | Low | R/2019/274 | |
| KangooIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/325 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2016/108 on 31 May 2016, for possible engine failure / risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/243 on 3 Nov 2016, for eGR pipe may crack and allow exhaust gases to leak. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/114, launched 31 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.