Renault Trafic Recall R/2016/279: Rear Axle May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 18,486
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CF1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 1 March 2014 and 21 January 2016. The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. The dealer will replace where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY DETACH Defect: The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 1 March 2014 and 21 January 2016 may be included. Renault estimates 18,486 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 0CF1 or the DVSA reference R/2016/279. 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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| 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/2016/203 on 8 Nov 2016, for steering may be adversely affected. The one launched after it was R/2016/281 on 13 Dec 2016, for rear wheel may detach. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/279, launched 13 December 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.