Renault Trafic: Steering May Be Adversely Affected

Renault Trafic Steering Recall Summary Renault is recalling 3,388 Trafic vehicles because the steering wheel hub may develop cracks, which can cause vibrations or noise and potentially lead to steering wheel failure. The company will inspect affected vehicles based on their manufacturing date and replace the steering wheel hub if it was made during the identified period.

Recalling firm
RENAULT
Product
Vehicles: RENAULT TRAFIC. Units affected: 3,388
Reason
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-11-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/53c93110-f530-4498-a8c6-014478dc3109