Renault Trafic Recall R/2020/021: The Handbrake May Not Hold The Vehicle In Place, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 450
- vehicles in the UK
- 0D4U
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 28 March 2019 and 6 June 2019. There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers. The dealer will check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE Defect: There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers Remedy: Check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place.
The Fix
The dealer will check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 28 March 2019 and 6 June 2019 may be included. Renault estimates 450 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 0D4U or the DVSA reference R/2020/021. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/006 | |
| TraficOn affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy | Urgent | R/2024/004 | |
| TraficRisk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag | Urgent | R/2020/267 | |
| TraficPossible fuel leak from tank | Urgent | R/2020/002 | |
| TraficRear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened | Urgent | R/2019/185 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2020/023 on 4 Feb 2020, for 'power steering failure' message displayed on dashboard. The one launched after it was R/2020/119 on 5 May 2020, for the fixed speed limiter is inoperative. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/021, launched 18 February 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.