Renault Espace: Possible Fire Risk
Renault is recalling 3,213 Espace vehicles because a fuel filter outlet pipe may touch a heating element, creating a short circuit that could cause a fire. The fix involves adding a fuse link to the heating element circuit and installing a clip to keep the pipe away from the element. This recall affects Espace vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- RENAULT
- Product
- Vehicles: RENAULT ESPACE. Units affected: 3,213
- Reason
- Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. This will result in a short circuit with possible fire risk. Remedy: Recall the subject vehicles for the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1995-03-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/257d8602-23f5-45ed-87eb-d5383e83b2ac