Renault Captur I, Clio IV Recall R/2020/015: Contact Between The Positive Alternator Wiring And The Alternator Casing Could Cause An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 39
- vehicles in the UK
- 0D78
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Captur I, Clio IV vehicles built between 8 July 2019 and 23 July 2019. Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit. The dealer will modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE ALTERNATOR WIRING AND THE ALTERNATOR CASING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit. Remedy: Modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an electrical short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator.
Are You Affected?
Captur I, Clio IV built between 8 July 2019 and 23 July 2019 may be included. Renault estimates 39 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 0D78 or the DVSA reference R/2020/015. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Arkana, Captur, Clio IVInjection computer software update | Low | R/2026/094 | |
| Captur, Clio IVDipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level | Book soon | R/2018/094 | |
| Clio IVCentral hinge in rear seats may fail under load | Low | R/2018/024 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| Master E-TechOn affected vehicles there is a possible short circuit in the traction battery which may generate a fire hazard | Urgent | R/2024/007 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2020/003 on 14 Jan 2020, for the left hand side seatbelt buckle (reel) fixing bolt may not have been set to correct…. The one launched after it was R/2020/014 on 28 Jan 2020, for inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on…. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/015, launched 21 January 2020. 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.