Renault Megane Recall R/2017/122: Clutch May Not Engage Fully, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 132
- vehicles in the UK
- OCJB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 1 June 2016 and 31 January 2017. In certain acceleration cases the automatic gearbox software does not engage the clutch fully and therefore the driver could experience a loss of drive and/or engine judder. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain acceleration cases the automatic gearbox software does not engage the clutch fully and therefore the driver could experience a loss of drive and/or engine judder. The gearbox overheating warning light may also be displayed and there is a risk of loss of acceleration and or engine jerk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE FULLY Defect: In certain acceleration cases the automatic gearbox software does not engage the clutch fully and therefore the driver could experience a loss of drive and/or engine judder. The gearbox overheating warning light may also be displayed and there is a risk of loss of acceleration and or engine jerk. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch may not engage fully.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 1 June 2016 and 31 January 2017 may be included. Renault estimates 132 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 OCJB or the DVSA reference R/2017/122. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeChild lock may deactivate | Book soon | R/2017/117 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/117 on 4 Apr 2017, for child lock may deactivate. The one launched after it was R/2017/135 on 9 May 2017, for outer skin of rear spoiler may detach. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/122, launched 4 April 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.