Vehicle recall R/2016/279

Renault Trafic recall: Rear axle may detach

DVSA recall R/2016/279 names the Renault Trafic. It was launched 13 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2014 to 21 January 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/279
Launched: 13 December 2016
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0CF1
Vehicles: 18,486 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Trafic	1 March 2014 to 21 January 2016	18,486

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/203 Steering may be adversely affected 8 November 2016, Renault Trafic
R/2016/243 EGR pipe may crack and allow exhaust gases to leak 3 November 2016, Renault Trafic
R/2017/013 Incorrect tyre pressure label and spare wheel fitted 27 January 2017, Renault Trafic
R/2016/103 Airbag may not deploy correctly 17 May 2016, Renault Trafic
R/2016/017 Bonnet may open without warning 1 March 2016, Renault Trafic
R/2016/001 Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected 8 January 2016, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Renault Trafic and others

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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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