Vehicle recall R/2014/042

Renault Master recall: Loss of drive

DVSA recall R/2014/042 names the Renault Master. It was launched 8 April 2014. It covers vehicles built 7 April 2010 to 14 October 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/042
Launched: 8 April 2014
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: OBTY
Vehicles: 1,145 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Master	7 April 2010 to 14 October 2013	1,145

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/2016/001 Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected 8 January 2016, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Renault Trafic and others
R/2016/108 Possible engine failure / risk of fire 31 May 2016, Renault Master
R/2011/102 Rear wheel bearing may shear 17 August 2011, Renault Master
R/2011/074 Spare wheel may become detached 5 July 2011, Renault Master
R/2017/014 Side board may detach 13 February 2017, Renault Master
R/2010/167 Rear axle may fail 1 November 2010, Renault Master

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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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