Renault Master III (2010–2024)Bodywork and interior
Breakage of the hinges on the body's hinged panels (2010-2015) in the Renault Master III
A campaign notified in the EU in January 2017 affects Master IIIs built between December 2010 and 28 April 2015: the hinges of the hinged panels may break and, if they all fail at once on the same panel, the panel could fall onto the road.[1]
Why this rating?
High severity: Risk of a serious engine, turbo or gearbox failure.
Frequency occasional: This is a precautionary campaign covering more than four years of production, but the source does not say how many vehicles it covers, nor does it report real breakages. A precautionary recall is considered occasional.[1]
Symptoms
- The source describes no prior symptom: the risk is breakage of the hinges on a hinged panel.[1]
Why it happens
According to the notification, the hinges of the body's hinged panels may break; the source does not specify which panels are involved or the cause of the breakage.[1]
If it is not repaired: If all the hinges on the same panel break at once, the panel can fall into the traffic lane, according to the notification.[1]
Affected years and cars
The notification covers Master III (X62) vehicles built between December 2010 and 28 April 2015. The source itself warns that it may not affect every vehicle in the period.[1]
All faults of the Renault Master III by affected year
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Work at an official Renault dealer; the source does not say what it involves.[1]
None of the sources consulted publishes the cost of the work or whether it is free of charge for the owner.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Ask an official Renault dealer, quoting the VIN, whether the vehicle (built between December 2010 and April 2015) falls under the campaign and whether the work has already been done.
- Open and close all the hinged doors and tailgates and check that there is no play, cracking or misalignment in the hinges.
How to prevent it
- Check the condition and lubrication of the hinges regularly, and do not force the panels if you notice play.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
RecallRenault (Safety Gate) · January 2017 · Ref. A12/0087/17
Hinges of hinged panels that may break (Master III, 2010-2015)
Master III (X62) built between December 2010 and 28 April 2015: the hinges of the hinged panels may break and, if all those on one panel fail, it may fall onto the road. Notified by France.[1]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected?
Master IIIs built between December 2010 and 28 April 2015, although not necessarily all of them; confirm with your VIN at an official dealer.[1]
Which panels are they?
The source only speaks of "hinged panels" without specifying which; ask an official dealer, quoting the VIN.[1]
How much does the repair cost?
The source does not publish the cost or the terms of the work; ask an official dealer.[1]
What can you do now?
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- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringSteering column cover not tightened properly: risk of losing steering (2016-2017)A campaign notified in the EU in April 2018 affects Masters built between 12 May 2016 and 26 June 2017: the steering column cover may not be properly tightened and, in the worst case, could cause the vehicle to lose steering.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyLoose or missing passenger airbag mounting bolts (2018-2019)A campaign notified in the EU in February 2020 affects Masters built between 17 September 2018 and 17 October 2019: the passenger airbag mounting bolts may be under-tightened or missing, and that could reduce its protection in a crash.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesFaulty rear right parking brake caliper (campaigns 0DM1 and C0173)In 2021 there were two campaigns over the rear right parking brake caliper on the Master III: one for an incorrect caliper on vehicles built in February (0DM1) and another because an internal part could break when the brake was applied on vehicles built from May to July (C0173). Both are limited to specific production windows.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringNo warning on the dashboard if the electric power steering pump fails (2017)A campaign notified in the EU in October 2018 affects Master IIIs built between March and November 2017: the instrument cluster parameters do not match and, if the electric power steering pump unit fails, no warning lights up, which could cause an accident.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear right leaf spring mounts without the correct tightening torque (2018)A campaign notified in the EU in October 2019 affects Master IIIs built at Batilly between 30 March and 11 July 2018: the rear right leaf spring mounts were not tightened to the specified torque, may work loose and alter the alignment of the rear axle.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemInsufficient earth on the towing socket: lighting failure and fire risk (2019)A campaign notified in the EU in October 2020 (code 0DAB) affects Masters built between 27 February and 7 November 2019: the earth connection of the trailer socket is insufficient, which can cause the trailer lights to go out and increase the risk of fire.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchLoss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013)A campaign notified in the EU in May 2014 affects Master IIIs built up to 10 October 2013 with the M9T engine and ZF4 or ZF4R gearbox: the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle may be lost and the vehicle may be left without drive.
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Sources
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- Renault Master (2010-2015): recall of the articulated panel hingescar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 2 February 2017 · consulted 5 October 2026