Renault Trafic Recall R/2020/267: Risk Of The Gas Generator Cracking On The Passenger Air Bag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- 0DCJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Trafic vehicles built between 29 January 2020 and 16 March 2020. Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF THE GAS GENERATOR CRACKING ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG Defect: Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident. Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.
Are You Affected?
Trafic built between 29 January 2020 and 16 March 2020 may be included. Renault estimates 45 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 0DCJ or the DVSA reference R/2020/267. 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 | |
| TraficThe handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place | Urgent | R/2020/021 | |
| 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/2020/235 on 26 Aug 2020, for child lock disengages after being activated. The one launched after it was R/2020/341 on 1 Dec 2020, for risk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground…. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/267, launched 22 September 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.