Renault — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-09-12

Origin: フランス共和国

Renault fuel pump impeller material is inappropriate, causing deformation at high temperatures

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-12
Country of origin	フランス共和国
Manufacturer	Renault Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Megane R.S.
Units affected	0
Defect	In the in-tank unit of the fuel pump, due to inappropriate selection of impeller material, the impeller may deform when the fuel temperature rises, or foreign matter may enter the pump's operating section due to an improper manufacturing process. As a result, the fuel pump may malfunction, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while driving and not be able to restart.
Component	Fuel system (Fuel pump)
Remedy	All vehicles will have the in-tank unit replaced with an improved part.
Recall number	外-3859
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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