Renault Kangoo Recall R/2017/110: Steering Column Housing May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- OCHF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles built between 8 November 2016 and 9 December 2016. The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers). The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN HOUSING MAY CRACK Defect: The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers). Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column housing may crack.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo built between 8 November 2016 and 9 December 2016 may be included. Renault estimates 7 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 OCHF or the DVSA reference R/2017/110. 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/2016/192 on 7 Mar 2017, for wipers may not perform as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/117 on 4 Apr 2017, for child lock may deactivate. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/110, launched 28 March 2017. 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.