Renault — AUSTRAL, ESPACE VI
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- If the "Driver/Passenger Easy Access" function is enabled, when the front seat automatically retracts, the front seatback may come into contact with the rear passenger, creating a risk of injury to rear passengers.
- Origin
- Spain
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Other: As a preventive measure
- ▸ reprogramming of the front seat controllers will be carried out.
What is this? This is a safety notice about some Renault cars. A button called “Driver/Passenger Easy Access” can make the front seat move back on its own.
What's happening? When the seat moves back, it might bump into someone sitting behind. That could hurt the person in the back seat.
Does this affect me? If you or someone you know has one of these Renault cars, check if you have this button.
What should I do? Ask your Renault dealer or a mechanic to look at the seat. Do not use the button until it is fixed.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: If the "Driver/Passenger Easy Access" function is enabled, when the front seat automatically retracts, the front seatback may come into contact with the rear passenger, creating a risk of injury to rear passengers. · Origin: Spain
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