Renault ZOE Recall R/2017/207: Gearbox May Fail To Hold In Park Position 'P' And Vehicle Could Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 561
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CHN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled ZOE vehicles built between 1 July 2015 and 31 January 2016. If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake mechanism and park wheel which are inside of the reducer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. This results in a higher risk of collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX MAY FAIL TO HOLD IN PARK POSITION 'P' AND VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY Defect: If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. This results in a higher risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake mechanism and park wheel which are inside of the reducer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox may fail to hold in park position 'p' and vehicle could roll away.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake mechanism and park wheel which are inside of the reducer.
Are You Affected?
ZOE built between 1 July 2015 and 31 January 2016 may be included. Renault estimates 561 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 0CHN or the DVSA reference R/2017/207. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOEOn affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision | Low | R/2023/028 | |
| ZOERisk of internal short curcuit to the battery | Urgent | R/2022/001 | |
| ZOEGearbox may fail to hold in park position when vehicle is stationary | Low | R/2018/070 | |
| ZOEIncorrect throttle pedal fitted | Low | R/2018/025 | |
| ZOEBrake efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/035 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/172 on 1 Sep 2017, for side air curtain may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/312 on 21 Nov 2017, for diesel filter may detach from its holder. You can also see every Renault recall, the Renault ZOE recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/207, launched 1 September 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.