Clio II recall re bonnet catch

[Storm_Force]

My g/f had a recall letter from renault this morning regarding the bonnet catch (2004 dynamique) anyone else received one? I pursume everyone will get one?

 

[thecremeegg]

What did it say? is it an official recall or is it just to get it checked?

 

[Storm_Force]

I scanned the letter, see attachment.

 

[al]

I got mine yesterday, looks like a stealers trip is needed :S

 

[bmh.01]

I got mine yesterday, looks like a stealers trip is needed :S

Hardly all they'll do is check it doesn't stick and lubricate the catch maybe. I'm certainly not going to bother, just put a drop of oil on it when I change the engine oil.

 

[Maz]

Yes got mine a couple of weeks ago

 

[dutty_112]

aye same

 

[Herdie172]

Got mine literally just now!

 

[davebem]

Its not really a recall, its just a check. if it was a recall they would be replacing all the bonnet catches with new ones.

 

[budgie50]

this was on watchdog this week, its not about them sticking i dont think, think its about them flying open when driving.

 

[d4nn3h]

I haven't got one yet :nono:

 

[bmh.01]

this was on watchdog this week, its not about them sticking i dont think, think its about them flying open when driving.

Yes, because they stick open and let the bonnet open.

 

[Capture_db]

mate of mine catch went on his clio while he were on his driving test!!

 

[budgie50]

this was on watchdog this week, its not about them sticking i dont think, think its about them flying open when driving.

Yes, because they stick open and let the bonnet open.

o rite, didnt hear it properly, did hear it might also have somthing to do with the metal bonet clip coroding, there blaming the owners.saying that they dont maintain there cars properly, wot a load of dogs b****cks:dapprove:

 

[DrR]

How do renault know i have a clio?

 

[bmh.01]

Yes, because they stick open and let the bonnet open.

o rite, didnt hear it properly, did hear it might also have somthing to do with the metal bonet clip coroding, there blaming the owners.saying that they dont maintain there cars properly, wot a load of dogs b****cks:dapprove:

Well I guess its something you never think of really, oh yes i'll just oil my bonnet catch. Its just renault at their finest really.

How do renault know i have a clio?

Says through the DVLA on that letter.

 

[davebem]

How do renault know i have a clio?

By asking the DVLA for a big f**k off list.


Have any mk2ph1 or 172mk1 owners had any letters??

 

[thecremeegg]

Havent got mine yet...though that's probably because i'm not at home lol

 

[the1]

I got my letter a couple of weeks ago as well, but I no-longer own the Clio. Its at a dealers (unsold), so will the next owner get the recall letter as well?.

 

[Chili Red]

Yeah I got one the other day, and a page to put in the service book..

My bonnet catch seems fine to me though.

 

[Steve2004]

Have any mk2ph1 or 172mk1 owners had any letters??

Nope! :S

 

[Russ_16v]

^^^^^^^ nor me

 

[DaveLiquid182]

One came for the wifes that she no longer owns today. DVLA even acknowledged that she had sold it a couple of months ago :S

 

[172.com]

I've not had one. Bloody fascists!

 

[Dave]

I got the letter but no page. It basically says, take it in, we'll check it. I checked mine and the clip hasnt corrode the little spring still works perfect so I just greased it all and let it be.

 

[keeno86]

i've not got a letter yet either, was checking the oil etc on friday, n the bonnet wouldnt close properly. so wiped all the gunk away n re greased the lot so hopefully it'll stay where its meant to be!

 

[benhwolves]

had mine done today, all they did was spray some lube on it. thought best take it in even tho was fine

 

[172.com]

Sounds like nothing to me and don't think I'll bother but could this scenario happen?

You get a letter, you don't get it checked, your bonnet flies open on you, you put an insurance claim in and the insurers find out (as they seem to do) you receieved a letter but did nothing about it. Could they refuse to pay out or lessen your claim due to not taking precautionary measures?

Maybe Day(bert) would know the answer to that?

 

[Ollie82.]

Im still waiting for someone on here to say that they have had their bonnet fly open on them....i hope it never does but im probably right in thinking that it never will.

The reason? Because most of the people on here look after thier cars a hell of a lot more than some of the people featured on Watchdog that have had it happen.
We spot potential problems waaaay earlier than the non clued up people.

If your car is your hobby then it gets much more attention than those who simply deem their car as a means to get from A to B and nothing more.

 

[N!CK R]

i havent got one.

My bonnet doesnt 'pop' open anymore though. you have to pull the lever about 3 or 4 times for it to push itself open but it doesnt pop. i then have to pop it open myself by pulling up on the bonnet lightly.

 

[davebem]

Have any mk2ph1 or 172mk1 owners had any letters??

Nope! :S

Surely its the older ones that are more effected by this? Saying that all the older shape Ive seen have the metal type that the other Renaults have as apposed to the plastic one.

 

[Trevor]

Yeah-I received mine last week from Renault in New Milton.

 

[Els]

Ive had my clio 2 months now and i aint received a letter...

 

[Josh@Renparts]

Its not really a recall, its just a check. if it was a recall they would be replacing all the bonnet catches with new ones.

how do you get that.. a recall is asking for them to be returned.. doesn't mean they have to fit new parts..... it is an inspection and lubrication.... recalling is simply asking for the car to be returned for one reason or another...

 

[mikey_172]

ive not had one either

 

[peter182]

mines done, its only only a few cars which have the problems.mine was fine

 

[MrMark]

i aint got one. but i checked it myself and oiled it up.

 

[Renault_Boy01]

this makes me wanna get bonnet pins

 

[SBV116]

Its not a recall!!! you dont have to have to go to the dealers if you dont want to!, apparently you are not aloud to take your test in a clio anymore! been stopped until this crap is sorted!!

 

[the1]

Its not a recall!!! you dont have to have to go to the dealers if you dont want to!, apparently you are not aloud to take your test in a clio anymore! been stopped until this crap is sorted!!

You are correct. However Watchdog said that you are aloud to take your driving test in a Clio, if and only if you can prove that you have had your vehicle checked at a garage.