Passenger car – Renault R21

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0168/07
BrandRENAULT
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginFrance
Model Numbermodel R21 Turbo. The recall concerns vehicles produced from 1 January 1987 to 31 May 1993.
Published23 February 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of fire because due to immobilising fault, a loosening of the turbocharger oil supply pipe is possible. Presence of oil on the hot surface of the turbocharger can cause a serious risk of fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective measures taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

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