Renault Twingo: Seatbelt Buckle May Not Hold Seatbelt Tongue

Summary Renault is recalling 393 Twingo vehicles because the seatbelt buckles on the driver and passenger sides may not hold the seatbelt tongue securely enough. In a crash, the seatbelt tongue could separate from the buckle, leaving the occupant unprotected. Renault will replace the affected seatbelt buckles.

Recalling firm

RENAULT

Product

Vehicles: RENAULT TWINGO. Units affected: 393

Reason

Seat belt tongue may not hold in the buckle sufficiently. In a collision the tongue may separate from the buckle putting the occupant of the affected belt at risk. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seatbelt buckle on the passenger side (x 75) and driver side (x6).

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2015-03-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/23067b7c-220b-484a-ad48-b3ce4e391444