Vehicle recall R/2013/033

Renault Clio recall: Potential loss of control

DVSA recall R/2013/033 names the Renault Clio. It was launched 12 March 2013. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/033
Launched: 12 March 2013
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: OBMU
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

As a result of certain front suspension mounting bolts being over tightened at the factory the front suspension could fail and loss of vehicle control could occur.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Clio	not recorded	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/086 Braking efficiency may be reduced 21 August 2014, Renault Clio
R/2011/118 Valve cotter fault could lead to destruction of the engine 1 September 2011, Renault Clio
R/2015/053 Fuel may leak 13 April 2015, Renault Clio
R/2015/136 Reduction in braking performance 16 July 2015, Renault Clio
R/2016/015 Rear spoiler may detach 14 February 2016, Renault Clio
R/2016/010 Wheel may detached 14 February 2016, Renault Clio

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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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