Renault Twingo Recall R/2017/313: Risk Of Degradation To The Front Left Sub Axle Carrier, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 187
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CMU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twingo vehicles. Depending on driving style and road profile there is a risk of degradation of the front left sub axle carrier. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and checking the front left stub axle carrier casting number Where necessary replace the stub axle carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Depending on driving style and road profile there is a risk of degradation of the front left sub axle carrier.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF DEGRADATION TO THE FRONT LEFT SUB AXLE CARRIER Defect: Depending on driving style and road profile there is a risk of degradation of the front left sub axle carrier. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and checking the front left stub axle carrier casting number Where necessary replace the stub axle carrier.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and checking the front left stub axle carrier casting number Where necessary replace the stub axle carrier.
Are You Affected?
Twingo may be included. Renault estimates 187 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 0CMU or the DVSA reference R/2017/313. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach | Book soon | R/2017/136 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler may detach | Book soon | R/2017/135 | |
| TwingoPossibility of loss of control | Urgent | R/2015/132 | |
| TwingoRisk of unintended acceleration | Urgent | R/2015/075 | |
| TwingoSeatbelts may malfunction in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/065 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/312 on 21 Nov 2017, for diesel filter may detach from its holder. The one launched after it was R/2018/024 on 29 Jan 2018, for central hinge in rear seats may fail under load. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/313, launched 28 November 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.