Renault Espace: Side Air Bag Concern

Renault is recalling 3,609 Espace vehicles in the United Kingdom because the electrical connections to the side air bags may be installed incorrectly, which could cause the air bag on the wrong side of the vehicle to deploy in a crash. The fix involves checking the wiring and correcting any transposed connections.

Recalling firm
RENAULT
Product
Vehicles: RENAULT ESPACE. Units affected: 3,609
Reason
The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed. Remedy: Check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2002-07-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1dc6ce33-1c79-4a65-ae0f-27f60d06a5e4