Renault Trafic Recall R/2016/243: eGR Pipe May Crack And Allow Exhaust Gases To Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 4,310
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CAZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 9 December 2013 and 30 September 2015. The EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. The dealer will replace to the EGR pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. Due to the affect of stresses i.e. heat vibration etc on the pipe it can lead to cracking. If there is significant crack there is a possibility exhaust gases could leak. This could cause surrounding parts to deteriorate. If this happens the vehicle will emit black smoke from the exhaust there will be a loss of power and a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EGR PIPE MAY CRACK AND ALLOW EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK Defect: It has been identified that during production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. Due to the affect of stresses i.e. heat vibration etc on the pipe it can lead to cracking. If there is significant crack there is a possibility exhaust gases could leak. This could cause surrounding parts to deteriorate. If this happens the vehicle will emit black smoke from the exhaust there will be a loss of power and a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace to the EGR pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: eGR pipe may crack and allow exhaust gases to leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace to the EGR pipe.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 9 December 2013 and 30 September 2015 may be included. Renault estimates 4,310 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 0CAZ or the DVSA reference R/2016/243. 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?.
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This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2016/114 on 31 May 2016, for rear left hand seat belt mounting may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/199 on 4 Nov 2016, for rear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/243, launched 3 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.