Vehicle recall R/2001/138

Renault Megane and Renault Scenic recall: Potential fuel leaks

DVSA recall R/2001/138 names the Renault Megane and Renault Scenic. It was launched 14 December 2001. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/138
Launched: 14 December 2001
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0A3E
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3,586 on each model line

What can go wrong

There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector.

The fix

Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3,586. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Megane	not recorded	3,586
Renault Scenic	not recorded	3,586

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/2001/160 Front stabiliser bar brackets concern 10 January 2002, Renault Scenic
R/2001/162 Possible loss of brake power assistance 15 February 2002, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane
R/2001/159 Engine hesitation and idling concern 15 February 2002, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane
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

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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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