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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-03-20

Origin: France

Renault passenger car battery cell anode delamination may cause electrode material detachment

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-20
Country of origin	France
Manufacturer	Renault
Models affected	RENAULT 5 - R4 E-Tech
Defect	A production anomaly at the supplier’s facility may cause delamination of the anode in a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and can damage the current collector and separator, potentially leading to an internal short circuit in the traction battery and resulting in loss of autonomy, inability to recharge, or thermal runaway which could lead to a risk of fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00796/26
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.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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