Renault — Clio, Captur
Vehicles equipped with H4Bt engines, produced at Bursa, Valladolid and Novo Mesto under Renault recall code: 0D78.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Fire
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical short circuit and to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Renault cars (Clio and Captur) may have a problem where the battery’s positive terminal can touch the alternator’s heat sink. This can cause a short circuit and a fire risk in the engine area.
What's happening? Renault has found this issue and is fixing it. The company is contacting owners to arrange repairs.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Clio or Captur in France, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, or Sweden, this may apply to you.
What should I do? Contact a Renault dealer or repair shop right away. Do not ignore this—ask your mechanic or the dealer for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical short circuit and to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment. · Origin: France
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