Vehicle recall R/2010/218

Renault Trafic recall: Handbrake may fail

DVSA recall R/2010/218 names the Renault Trafic. It was launched 17 December 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/218
Launched: 17 December 2010
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: OBAW
Vehicles: 1,180 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.

The fix

Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Trafic	not recorded	1,180

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Other recalls for these models

R/2010/059 Suspension turret may fail 29 June 2010, Renault Trafic
R/2009/132 Risk of tyre failure 30 November 2009, Renault Trafic
R/2009/117 The rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective 20 October 2009, Renault Trafic
R/2008/166 Parking brake may fail 24 November 2008, Renault Trafic
R/2008/042 Inadequate airbag triggering in the event of a side impact 8 April 2008, Renault Trafic
R/2007/123 Dashboard wiring my short circuit 5 October 2007, Renault Trafic

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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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