Renault Trafic Recall R/2016/203: Steering May Be Adversely Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 847
- vehicles in the UK
- OC7H
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 24 September 2012 and 15 December 2013. The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. The dealer will replace the steering wheel hub it if the date is inside the identified period. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED Defect: The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may be adversely affected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering wheel hub it if the date is inside the identified period.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 24 September 2012 and 15 December 2013 may be included. Renault estimates 847 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 OC7H or the DVSA reference R/2016/203. 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/2016/199 on 4 Nov 2016, for rear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/279 on 13 Dec 2016, for rear axle may detach. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/203, launched 8 November 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.