Mk 2 Twingo clutch pedal link rod failures

[summertime]

It seems Mk 2 Renault Twingo 1.2 are starting to have failures on their clutch pedal link rods where the rod socket is wearing and becoming detached from the connecting ball link, as mine has. Seems to be starting on 2008/2009 year models.

There's no recall on this fault! but Renault commented they have repaired a number of cars with this problem.

The repair is in the region of £400/500, as the complete clutch pedal linkage rod are all connected and have to be changed as a complete assembly.

Had to have the clutch pedal linkage rod assembly replaced, but no luck with Renault on any compensation.

Later Twingos could start to exhibit the same problem?

Has any Twingo owners had this problem?

[steelcityuk]

Perhaps have a word with Watchdog?

Steve.