Renault Trafic: Rear Axle May Detach
Renault Trafic Rear Axle Recall Renault is recalling 18,486 Trafic vehicles because rear axle bolts may not have been tightened properly, which could cause noise or tire friction and potentially allow the axle to detach from the vehicle. Affected vehicles will be inspected to ensure bolts are correctly tightened, and any missing bolts will result in axle replacement. This recall affects Renault Trafic vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- RENAULT
- Product
- Vehicles: RENAULT TRAFIC. Units affected: 18,486
- Reason
- The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5161ed78-97de-4af6-8065-cabe8dda83bd