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Light commercial vehicle Renault Trucks “Master 4” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02601/26
Summary
The Renault Trucks “Master 4” light commercial vehicle has been identified with a manufacturing defect that can allow hot air to escape from the intake duct between the turbocharger and the air exchanger, potentially overheating nearby plastic and rubber parts and causing a fire in the engine compartment. This defect may also lead to loss of engine power, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries, and the vehicle does not meet EU motor‑vehicle approval regulations. The manufacturer is recalling all Master 4 units produced between 3 September 2025 and 19 January 2026, with the recall taking effect on 20 August 2026.
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Product
Light commercial vehicle — Renault Trucks
- Brand
- Renault Trucks
- Name / model
- Master 4 · e2*2018/858*00084, e2*2018/858*00085
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 03.09.2025 - 19.01.2026
What is the risk?
- A manufacturing defect may cause hot air to leak from the air intake duct between the turbocharger and the air exchanger. The escaping hot air may overheat nearby plastic and rubber components, potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment. This can also lead to a loss of engine power which could increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/08/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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