Renault Zoe recalls
8 official safety recalls for the Renault Zoe 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
High voltage battery may short circuit
A manufacturing issue may cause a short circuit in the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- Due to a manufacturing issue, a short circuit may occur within the high voltage battery. This will increase the risk of 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
Rear seat bench may not lock securely
The rear seat bench may not be securely locked in place, which could injure occupants during hard braking or a collision. The bench will be checked to ensure it is locked securely.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.
- Remedy
- Check the rear seat bench has been securely locked in place.
Battery may develop an internal short circuit
The battery may develop an internal short circuit. The battery will be checked and its module replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- RISK OF INTERNAL SHORT CURCUIT TO THE BATTERY
- Defect
- Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery.
- Remedy
- Controlling the battery and replacing the module if necessary.
Gearbox parking pin may not hold vehicle
The gearbox may not hold the vehicle in Park, allowing it to roll if the handbrake is not applied. The gearbox parking pin will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- GEARBOX MAY FAIL TO HOLD IN PARK POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY
- Defect
- The gearbox may not hold the vehicle in the park position when the vehicle is stationary (Position �P�). The vehicle may roll if the handbrake is not applied.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the gearbox parking pin.
Parking brake may suddenly lose park function
A defective component in the parking brake mechanism could cause a sudden loss of the park function. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- A component in the parking brake mechanism may be defective. There is a risk of a sudden loss of the park function.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Accelerator pedal may catch under floor mat
An incorrect accelerator pedal may cause discomfort or, in extreme cases, become caught under the floor mat. The pedal will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- INCORRECT THROTTLE PEDAL FITTED
- Defect
- An incorrect accelerator pedal may be fitted which could cause discomfort or in extreme circumstances the pedal may get suck under the floor mat.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the accelerator pedal fitted. Replace the pedal where necessary.
Gearbox may not hold the vehicle in Park
On a hill, the vehicle may roll if Park is selected and the parking brake is off or not fully applied, increasing collision risk. The parking brake mechanism and park wheel inside the reducer will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- GEARBOX MAY FAIL TO HOLD IN PARK POSITION 'P' AND VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY
- Defect
- If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. This results in a higher risk of collision.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake mechanism and park wheel which are inside of the reducer.
Front brake hoses may leak or burst
Mispositioned wheel arch liners may rub against the front brake hoses, causing leaks, increased brake pedal travel or, in extreme cases, a hose to burst and braking efficiency to fall. A low brake fluid warning light may appear. Liners and hoses will be inspected, repositioning liners and replacing hoses if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
- Defect
- The front wheel arch liners may have been incorrectly positioned which may cause them to rub against the front brake hoses. In rare circumstances this could cause a low leakage from both front flexible brake hose leading to gradual increased brake pedal travel in extreme cases a sudden bursting of the flexible hose with sudden increased brake travel and a resultant affect on the braking efficiency. A warning light indicating a low brake fluid level will be displayed on the dashboard.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. Where necessary reposition the wheel arch liners and replace the brake hose/s.
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.