Vehicle recall R/2007/143

Renault Modus recall: Front head restraint may not retain its position in the event of an impact.

DVSA recall R/2007/143 names the Renault Modus. It was launched 30 October 2007. It covers vehicles built 27 October 2004 to 28 October 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/143
Launched: 30 October 2007
Issued by: RENAULT
Vehicles: 76 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front seat head restraint components may have been incorrectly welded into position in the seat frame. This in certain cases can cause the sleeve to become loose to the seat frame. This has the potential to prevent the front seat head restraints retaining their position in the event of an impact.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the fabrication of the two front seat back frames checked. These will be replaced if found to be necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Modus	27 October 2004 to 28 October 2004	76

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Other recalls for these models

R/2007/044 Stop light failure 13 April 2007, Renault Modus, Renault Clio
R/2005/182 Gearbox may disengage from the park position 17 January 2006, Renault Modus
R/2005/050 Steering column assembly 20 May 2005, Renault Modus
R/2010/038 Rear bench seat may jam 20 April 2010, Renault Modus

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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.

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