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Renault — Mégane, Scénic, Nouvel Espace, Kadjar, Trafic, Master

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The drive rotor of the vacuum pump could break, leading to the immediate stop of the vacuum pump and consequent loss of braking assistance and loss of engine power.
Origin
France
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118 days in total
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What is this? Some Renault cars may have a broken part in the vacuum pump. This could make the brakes and engine stop working.

What's happening? Renault has found a problem with the vacuum pump in some cars. If it breaks, the car may lose power and brakes.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Renault models in several countries. Check if your car is one of them.

What should I do? Take your car to a Renault dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The drive rotor of the vacuum pump could break, leading to the immediate stop of the vacuum pump and consequent loss of braking assistance and loss of engine power. · Origin: France

First published
January 15, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/190449

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What is this product recall alert about?
Renault — Mégane, Scénic, Nouvel Espace, Kadjar, Trafic, Master. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The drive rotor of the vacuum pump could break, leading to the immediate stop of the vacuum pump and consequent loss of braking assistance and loss of engine power. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Croatia, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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