Renault Alpine Recall R/2019/183: Potential Incorrect Tightening Of Front Luggage Compartment (Bonnet) Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 206
- vehicles in the UK
- 0D3Q
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Alpine vehicles built between 1 July 2018 and 27 February 2019. Incorrect tightening of front luggage compartment (bonnet) bolts. The dealer will check and if required correct the torque of the front luggage compartment bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect tightening of front luggage compartment (bonnet) bolts. Extreme risk front luggage compartment may open when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (BONNET) BOLTS Defect: Incorrect tightening of front luggage compartment (bonnet) bolts. Extreme risk front luggage compartment may open when driving. Remedy: Check and if required correct the torque of the front luggage compartment bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential incorrect tightening of front luggage compartment (bonnet) bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required correct the torque of the front luggage compartment bolts.
Are You Affected?
Alpine built between 1 July 2018 and 27 February 2019 may be included. Renault estimates 206 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 0D3Q or the DVSA reference R/2019/183. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpineExhaust value solenoid wiring may short circuit | Urgent | R/2019/184 | |
| AlpineWelding on front suspension locating lug | Book soon | R/1995/033 | |
| Megane IVError in handbook for operation of window lock | Book soon | R/2026/103 | |
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2019/074 on 19 Mar 2019, for electronic board capacitors may crack under mechanical stress. The one launched after it was R/2019/184 on 11 Jun 2019, for exhaust value solenoid wiring may short circuit. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/183, launched 11 June 2019. 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.