Renault Kadjar: Side Air Curtain May Not Deploy

Recall Summary Renault is recalling approximately 1,830 Kadjar, Scenic, and Megane vehicles because the side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a side-impact crash due to an incorrect mixture in the ignitor component. Affected vehicles will be identified by their curtain airbag serial numbers, and airbags will be replaced as needed. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

RENAULT

Product

Vehicles: RENAULT KADJAR, RENAULT SCENIC, RENAULT MEGANE. Units affected: 1,830

Reason

The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect.. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-09-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/aee7ef9e-96c6-4eb0-bd1f-02c44801d981