Vehicle recall R/2001/159

Renault Scenic and others recall: Engine hesitation and idling concern

DVSA recall R/2001/159 names the Renault Scenic, Renault Clio and Renault Megane. It was launched 15 February 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/159
Launched: 15 February 2002
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0A4Z
Vehicles: 1,574 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.

The fix

Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,574.
Model	Built
Renault Clio	not recorded
Renault Megane	not recorded
Renault Scenic	not recorded

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/2001/162 Possible loss of brake power assistance 15 February 2002, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane
R/2001/160 Front stabiliser bar brackets concern 10 January 2002, Renault Scenic
R/2001/138 Potential fuel leaks 14 December 2001, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic
R/2001/137 Passenger air bag security 7 December 2001, Renault Clio
R/2001/084 Accelerator cable concern. 24 August 2001, Renault Clio
R/2001/081 Possible engine hesitation. 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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