Renault — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-12-11
Renault Trafic vans: side airbag sensor issue may cause unintended deployment when closing doors
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-11 |
| Manufacturer | RVDA Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Trafic III |
| Model year | 2022 - 2023 |
| Units affected | 1714 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue with the side airbag mounting sensors, forceful closing of the driver or passenger door may cause unintended vibration of the mounting frame. If this occurs, the side airbags may inadvertently deploy. If vehicle occupants are sitting inside the vehicle when the airbags are inadvertently deployed, it may result in serious injury. |
| Remedy | RVDA will contact affected owners by mail, asking them to contact their nearest authorised dealership to have the work carried out free of charge._x000D_ Note: RVDA recommends that drivers and/or passengers should be mindful when closing the doors and not use excessive force. |
| Recall number | REC-006198 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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