Renault Master Recall R/2018/079: Steering Column Joint May Not Be Secure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 124
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CTQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master vehicles built between 12 May 2016 and 26 June 2017. The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Renault to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN JOINT MAY NOT BE SECURE Defect: The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. Remedy: On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column joint may not be secure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Are You Affected?
Master built between 12 May 2016 and 26 June 2017 may be included. Renault estimates 124 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 0CTQ or the DVSA reference R/2018/079. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterAccelerator pedal assembley | Low | R/2025/520 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| MasterChecking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox | Low | R/2024/148 | |
| MasterThe fixed speed limiter is inoperative | Low | R/2020/119 | |
| MasterPower steering warning lamp may not illuminate | Urgent | R/2018/143 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2018/077 on 20 Mar 2018, for front wheel hubs may crack. The one launched after it was R/2018/094 on 3 Apr 2018, for dipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/079, launched 20 March 2018. 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.