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🧸 Product FR March 29, 2024

renault — austral, espace vi voiture de tourisme

si la fonction «driver/passenger easy access» est activée, lorsque le siège avant se rétracte automatiquement, le dossier du siège avant peut entrer en contact avec le passager arrière, ce qui crée un risque de blessure pour les passagers arrière.

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renault — austral, espace vi voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
If the "driver/passenger easy access" feature is turned on, the front seat may automatically retract, causing the front seatback to touch rear passengers and potentially injure them.
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118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall about some Renault cars. A part of the front seat may move and hurt someone in the back seat.

What's happening? The front seat might move backward when a special setting is on. This could hit a person in the back seat.

Does this affect me? If you have a Renault Austral or Espace VI, check if this problem is in your car.

What should I do? Call a Renault dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · si la fonction «driver/passenger easy access» est activée, lorsque le siège avant se rétracte automatiquement, le dossier du siège avant peut entrer en contact avec le passager arrière, ce qui crée un risque de blessure pour les passagers arrière.

First published
March 29, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48036/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
renault — austral, espace vi voiture de tourisme. If the "driver/passenger easy access" feature is turned on, the front seat may automatically retract, causing the front seatback to touch rear passengers and potentially injure them.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 29, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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