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Vehicle recall R/2000/044

Renault Espace and others recall: Possibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance

DVSA recall R/2000/044 names the Renault Espace, Renault Megane, Renault Laguna and Renault Scenic. It was launched 18 April 2000. It covers vehicles built 1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2000/044
Launched
18 April 2000
Issued by
RENAULT
Manufacturer reference
0094
Vehicles
10,425 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 10,425.
ModelBuilt
Renault Espace1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000
Renault Laguna1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000
Renault Megane1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000
Renault Scenic1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/2001/002 Possibility of loss of efficiency in braking system. 28 February 2001, Renault Espace
  • R/2001/081 Possible engine hesitation. 17 August 2001, Renault Megane
  • R/2001/080 Engine may cut out 17 August 2001, Renault Megane
  • R/2001/079 Possible fuel leakage 17 August 2001, Renault Megane
  • R/2001/056 Overheating of ignition wiring connectors 17 August 2001, Renault Megane
  • R/2001/103 Towing ball mounting may crack 19 September 2001, Renault Laguna

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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