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🧸 Product FR May 12, 2026

renault — renault 5 - r4 e-tech voiture particulière

une anomalie de production dans l’installation du fournisseur peut entraîner le délaminage de l’anode dans une cellule de batterie, où le matériau de l’électrode se détache et peut endommager le collecteur et le séparateur de courant, ce qui peut entraîner un court-circuit intern...

Renault — Renault 5 - R4 E-Tech passenger car A production anomaly in the supplier’s installation may cause the anode to delaminate inside a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and may damage the current collector and separator, leading to an internal short circuit in the traction battery. This could result in loss of range, inability to recharge, or a thermal runaway that may pose a fire risk.
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A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
71 days active so far
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026

What is this? This is a safety notice about some Renault 5 electric cars. A small problem in a battery part could cause a fire.

What's happening? A supplier made a mistake when putting in the battery. This could make the battery overheat or catch fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in France, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Call your Renault dealer right away to check your car. Do not ignore this warning.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
renault
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · une anomalie de production dans l’installation du fournisseur peut entraîner le délaminage de l’anode dans une cellule de batterie, où le matériau de l’électrode se détache et peut endommager le collecteur et le séparateur de courant, ce qui peut entraîner un court-circuit interne dans la batterie de traction et entraîner une perte d’autonomie, une incapacité à recharger ou une fuite thermique pouvant entraîner un risque d’incendie.

First published
May 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49387/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
renault — renault 5 - r4 e-tech voiture particulière. Renault — Renault 5 - R4 E-Tech passenger car A production anomaly in the supplier’s installation may cause the anode to delaminate inside a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and may damage the current collector and separator, leading to an internal short circuit i...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 12, 2026 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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