Renault Clio Recall R/2016/192: Wipers May Not Perform As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

7 Mar 2017

Launched

68,552

vehicles in the UK

OC66

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 1 November 2012 and 31 July 2015. In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: WIPERS MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED Defect: In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: wipers may not perform as intended.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.

Are You Affected?

Clio built between 1 November 2012 and 31 July 2015 may be included. Renault estimates 68,552 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
2. Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code OC66 or the DVSA reference R/2016/192. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/014 on 13 Feb 2017, for side board may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/110 on 28 Mar 2017, for steering column housing may crack. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2017.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2016/192, launched 7 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.