Vehicle recall R/2018/079

Renault Master recall: Steering column joint may not be secure

DVSA recall R/2018/079 names the Renault Master. It was launched 20 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 12 May 2016 to 26 June 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/079
Launched: 20 March 2018
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0CTQ
Vehicles: 124 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.

The fix

On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Master	12 May 2016 to 26 June 2017	124

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/143 Power steering warning lamp may not illuminate 19 June 2018, Renault Master
R/2017/312 Diesel filter may detach from its holder 21 November 2017, Renault Master
R/2017/014 Side board may detach 13 February 2017, Renault Master
R/2019/291 Possible insufficient clamping of the right rear 3 September 2019, Renault Master
R/2016/108 Possible engine failure / risk of fire 31 May 2016, Renault Master
R/2020/119 The fixed speed limiter is inoperative 5 May 2020, 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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