Renault Trafic: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly

Recall Summary Renault is recalling 348 Trafic vehicles because passenger airbag mounting bolts may be incorrectly installed or missing, which could prevent the airbag from deploying properly in a front-end collision. Affected vehicle owners in the United Kingdom should have their vehicles inspected to check for the bolts and have new ones installed if needed.

Recalling firm

RENAULT

Product

Vehicles: RENAULT TRAFIC. Units affected: 348

Reason

There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-05-17

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b50852a7-5d8b-469e-9d0f-f4f5112ce662