Renault Master III Recall R/2020/341: Risk Of A Fault In The Trailer Coupling Socket Due To Incorrect Positioning Of The Ground…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 0DAB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Master III vehicles built between 27 February 2019 and 7 November 2019. Risk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground wire potentially causing the lights on the trailer to not function. The recall notice describes the fix as: cutting the existing ground wire and creating a mechanical splice for adding a ground wire using a specific realignment kit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground wire potentially causing the lights on the trailer to not function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF A FAULT IN THE TRAILER COUPLING SOCKET DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE GROUND WIRE POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE LIGHTS ON THE TRAILER TO NOT FUNCTION Defect: Risk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground wire potentially causing the lights on the trailer to not function. Remedy: Cutting the existing ground wire and creating a mechanical splice for adding a ground wire using a specific realignment kit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the lights on the trailer to not function.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: cutting the existing ground wire and creating a mechanical splice for adding a ground wire using a specific realignment kit.
Are You Affected?
Master III built between 27 February 2019 and 7 November 2019 may be included. Renault estimates 5 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 0DAB or the DVSA reference R/2020/341. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master IIIRisk of fuel leakage at the fuel rail feed pipe | Urgent | R/2022/229 | |
| Master IIIVehicles may be equiped and fitted with the incorrect rear right brake caliper | Urgent | R/2021/270 | |
| Master IIIContact of the fuel supply hose with the clynder head cover causing hose wear | Low | R/2021/114 | |
| Master IIIPossible insufficient clamping of the right rear | Book soon | R/2019/291 | |
| Master IIIDiesel filter may detach from its holder | Urgent | R/2017/312 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2020/267 on 22 Sep 2020, for risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag. The one launched after it was R/2021/049 on 16 Feb 2021, for risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/341, launched 1 December 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.