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Insufficient earth on the towing socket: lighting failure and fire risk (2019) in the Renault Master III
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.[1]
Why this rating?
High severity: Risk of a serious engine, turbo or gearbox failure.
Frequency occasional: This is a precautionary campaign limited to a little over eight months of production. The source does not say how many vehicles it covers, nor does it report real failures. A precautionary recall is considered occasional.[1]
Symptoms
- The trailer lights may stop working when a trailer is connected; the source describes no other symptoms.[1]
Why it happens
Affected years and cars
The notification covers Masters built from 27 February to 7 November 2019 (types MA, ML and VA). The source itself warns that it may not affect every vehicle of that type.[1]
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
- If the vehicle has a tow bar, connect a trailer or a tester and check that all the lights work; ask, quoting the VIN, whether campaign 0DAB was carried out.
How to prevent it
- Check the condition of the socket and the wiring before every trip with a trailer.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
RecallRenault (Safety Gate / RAPEX) · October 2020 · Ref. 0DAB; A12/01341/20
Earth connection of the towing socket (Master, 2019)
Masters built from 27 February to 7 November 2019 (types MA, ML and VA): the earth connection of the trailer socket is inadequate and may cause the trailer lights to fail and a higher risk of fire.[1]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected?
Those built from 27 February to 7 November 2019 (campaign 0DAB); confirm with your VIN at an official dealer.[1]
Does it affect me if I do not tow a trailer?
The notification refers to the trailer tow bar socket; if the vehicle has no tow bar, the risk described does not apply, although it is worth confirming with 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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- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C-CrosserOut-of-specification electronic component in the built-in systems interface (BSI): lights, wipers and sat nav may failYes: an electronic component in the Citroën C-Crosser's built-in systems interface (BSI) may not meet the specification and cause the audio-navigation, the wipers and the exterior lighting to fail, with a warning light on the dashboard. The DVSA states that the BSI's build date is checked and the unit is replaced if it falls in the affected range.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C-CrosserBrake light switch with contacts contaminated by silicone greaseYes: in 2014 a campaign was registered because the brake light switch on the C-Crosser, built between April 2007 and June 2009, could have its contacts contaminated with silicone grease from the factory, and the brake lights might not come on when the pedal is pressed. The switch is replaced and its wiring harness cleaned.
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- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Mondeo IHeadlight switch with an internal open circuit that switches the lights offYes: in September 1994 the UK DVSA recalled Mondeos built between October 1992 and July 1993, because excessive torque when operating the headlight switch could open its internal circuit and switch the lights off. Ford replaced the switch with a revised one.
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Sources
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- Renault Master (2019): recall of the trailer socket earth connectioncar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 15 October 2020 · consulted 5 October 2026