Vehicle recall R/2016/192

Renault Clio recall: Wipers may not perform as intended

DVSA recall R/2016/192 names the Renault Clio. It was launched 7 March 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 November 2012 to 31 July 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/192
Launched: 7 March 2017
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: OC66
Vehicles: 68,552 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Clio	1 November 2012 to 31 July 2015	68,552

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/2016/281 Rear wheel may detach 13 December 2016, Renault Clio
R/2018/024 Central hinge in rear seats may fail under load 29 January 2018, 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
R/2018/094 Dipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level 3 April 2018, Renault Captur, Renault Clio
R/2015/136 Reduction in braking performance 16 July 2015, 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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