Renault Trucks D Wide 6x2: C0446 Traction Battery Replace & C0485 Traction Battery Repair
Recall Summary Renault Trucks is recalling 7 D Wide 6X2 and 4X2 vehicles due to a potential defect in the traction battery where a loose metal piece from a broken terminal could cause a short circuit between battery cells. This short circuit could lead to battery overheating, though the vehicle's warning system will alert the driver if a problem is detected. The remedy is to replace the traction battery.
- Recalling firm
- RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: RENAULT TRUCKS D Wide 6X2, RENAULT TRUCKS D Wide 4X2. Units affected: 7
- Reason
- There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats. Remedy: Replace Traction batteries
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-03-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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