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Renault Australia has recalled the 2018-19 Master van to fix a fire risk.
“The fuel hose may come into contact with the engine. This may lead to fuel hose wear and a fuel leak,” Renault Australia says in its recall notice.
“If a fuel leak occurs, this may cause an engine fire, which could result in injury or death to vehicle occupants and bystanders and/or damage to property.”
- A total of 266 cars are included in the recall
- Affected cars were sold between January 2, 2018 and December 31, 2019
- A VIN list of affected vehicles is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Renault Australia will contact owners to organise a free fix with their nearest dealer.
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Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.
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