Renault Austral: Automatic Front Seat “easy Access” Function

Renault is recalling 3,620 Austral vehicles because the automatic front seat "easy access" function may cause the front seats to move unexpectedly and contact rear passengers, potentially causing injury. The fix involves updating the computer configuration files in the front seats. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
RENAULT
Product
Vehicles: RENAULT AUSTRAL. Units affected: 3,620
Reason
When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury. Remedy: As a preventive measure the remedy consists of updating the configuration files of the front seats' computers.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-02-14
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/16bf4fe3-6f07-48cd-b4b1-fdc25f3ec97c