Vehicle recallDVSA
Renault Austral recalled over a safety defect
When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Austral
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 12/04/2022 – 28/11/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 0E9W
What to do now
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Renault Austral.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/038). Quoted as issued.
Summary
When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury.
Defect
When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury.
Remedy
As a preventive measure the remedy consists of updating the configuration files of the front seats' computers.
Models
Austral
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Questions
Why are Renault Austral being recalled?
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Renault Austral. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.