Dacia Duster recalls
14 official safety recalls for the Dacia Duster from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Rear suspension spring may break
A rear spring made outside the required dimensions may break, causing the vehicle to sag or the spring to fall onto the road, increasing accident risk. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The rear suspension springs may not have been manufactured with the required dimensions, which could cause the left or right rear spring to break. If this occurs, the vehicle may sag and the broken spring could fall onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident for the vehicle occupants and other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Parking brake actuator may fail
The parking brake actuator may fail to position the locking pawl correctly in the “P lock”. The actuator or gearbox engagement actuator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Risk of parking brake actuator failing
- Defect
- For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the âP lockâ.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
Parking brake may not engage
A misaligned parking brake actuator sensor may prevent the parking brake from engaging when P is selected or certain conditions occur. The Assisted Parking Brake remains functional and can immobilise the vehicle. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The position sensor of the parking brake actuator is at the wrong angle, causing the stopping pin to be incorrectly placed in the ‘P lock’ position and resulting in the parking brake not properly engaging when the P button is pressed on the transmission selector, when the engine is switched off, when the driver’s safety-belt is released or when the driver door is opened. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries, although the Assisted Parking Brake (APB) remains functional and allows the vehicle to be immobilised. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
LPG container seal may be missing
A missing seal between the solenoid valve block and LPG container may cause an LPG leak and create a fire risk. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process, the gasket seal between the solenoid valve block and the LPG container may be missing. This can cause an LPG leak. As LPG is inflammable, there is a risk of the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
R107 connector may disconnect
If the R107 connector is not properly secured, it may disconnect the engine and cabin wiring, causing loss of traction, reduced steering assistance and faults in airbags, parking sensors and brakes. This increases accident and injury risk. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- A decoupling of the R107 connector, which may not have been secured properly at the factory can cause a loss of electrical connection between the engine and driver's cabin wiring. As a result, drivers may experience a loss of traction, reduced steering assistance, and malfunctioning airbags, parking sensors, and brakes. This can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Left curtain airbag may not deploy
The left curtain airbag may not deploy when required in an impact. The airbag will be checked and replaced if it is identified as non-compliant.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- As a preventive measure the technical operation consists of checking the number of the left curtain airbag and if necessary of replacing the one sought identified as non-compliant.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the left side curtain airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact requiring its activation.�
- Remedy
- Check the number of the left curtain airbag and if necessary replace the one sought identified as non-compliant.�
LPG tank may be incorrectly welded
The LPG tank may have been incorrectly welded. The tank will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On the affected vehicle the LPG tank may have been welded incorrectly
- Defect
- On the affected vehicle the LPG tank may have been welded incorrectly.
- Remedy
- Replace the LPG tank.
Ignition switch may jam in the start position
The ignition switch may not disengage after starting, leaving the key jammed in the start position. In rare cases, this may cause a thermal incident. The ignition switch will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR.
- Defect
- There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the ignition switch.
12-volt battery terminal weld may prevent starting
An incorrect weld on the positive battery terminal may make it impossible to start the vehicle. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The positive terminal of the 12-volt battery, of the car is uncorrectly welded. This could make it impossible to start up the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by Portugal
Stop-start system may fail
A software problem could cause the stop-start system to fail. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- A software problem could affect the stop-start system. The stop-start system could consequently fail.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Loose fuse box connections may cause electrical faults
Fuse box flange nuts may seize before reaching the correct tightness, allowing cables to loosen and arc. The horn may stop working, airbags may deploy in exceptional circumstances, or a fire may occur. The nuts will be replaced and tightened correctly.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- INCORRECT WIRING IN HORN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE ONE OR MORE SAFETY FAULTS
- Defect
- The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This condition could cause for example the horn to stop working airbag/s to deploy in exceptional circumstances fire etc.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.
Horn system may affect airbag operation
The horn system may not match the vehicle’s electrical system. The horn could stop working and the driver’s airbag could malfunction. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null The car horn system does not match the vehicle's electrical system. As a consequence, the horn may stop working and the driver's airbag may malfunction.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Driver airbag may not deploy
In an impact, the driver's airbag may not deploy. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null In the event of an impact the driver's airbag may not deploy.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by Portugal
Rear suspension spring may detach
The rear suspension spring could detach over bumps or obstacles and fall onto the road. Its loss could affect vehicle dynamics and pose a risk to vehicles behind. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null The rear suspension spring can detach from the vehicle while driving over bumps/obstacles and fall onto the road. The loss of the spring could interfere with the dynamics of the vehicle and pose a potential risk to the vehicles behind.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by Greece
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.