Renault Clio Iv: Central Hinge In Rear Seats May Fail Under Load

Recall Summary Renault is recalling 412 Clio IV vehicles because the central hinge in the rear seats may break during hard braking or impacts with heavy luggage, without warning to the driver. In severe cases, luggage could move into the passenger compartment. Renault will fit a reinforcing bracket to affected vehicles to address this issue.

Recalling firm

RENAULT

Product

Vehicles: RENAULT CLIO IV. Units affected: 412

Reason

In the event of heavy breaking such as an emergency stop or an impact with heavy luggage in the boot the rear seats central hinge may break. There would be no prior warning to the customer. In extreme circumstances may cause the luggage to enter the passage compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a reinforcing bracket.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-01-29

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3a14eeaa-39ba-468a-be16-e8c39f2d9296