Public safety register · Cyprus imports

Before you buy, check it isn't under a dangerous recall.

A free, searchable record of vehicle safety recalls from the markets Cyprus imports from — Japan & Ireland, plus local Cyprus notices. Search by make, model and year, and flag the fire, airbag, brake and steering defects that matter most.

10558 recalls on record
5188 flagged safety-critical
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Hino: Door

Loss of control
5 Mar 2009 2220 units affected Ref JP-1122740

Large tour buses have inadequate waterproofing on the swing door anti-pinch mechanism switch and improper cover shape on the door lock position detection switch. If both switches fail, the door anti-pinch mechanism …

Hino Hino Selega 2005–2009

Mazda: Damper arm/rod

Wheel / axle
5 Mar 2009 12233 units affected Ref JP-1122681

In the front suspension, the assembly process of the lower arm and lower arm ball joint is improper, resulting in insufficient bolt torque in some units. If vehicles continue to be used …

Mazda Titan 2006–2008
5 Mar 2009 88 units affected Ref JP-1122670

On large buses, the front axle brake hose routing is improper, causing the hose to bend and sustain damage during steering. Continued use in this condition may result in brake fluid leakage …

Nissan - 2004–2007
27 Feb 2009 40069 units affected Ref JP-2103780

The check valve material that maintains vacuum in the brake booster is inappropriate, causing the valve to stick in the closed position during parking after engine shutdown. As a result, when the …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2007–2008 Mitsubishi Delica 2007–2008

Mercedes-Benz: Strut

Wheel / axle
27 Feb 2009 409 units affected Ref JP-1215610

In hydraulic-controlled front suspension systems, certain ball joints attaching the strut to the spring link have insufficient durability. Under heavy loads such as prolonged off-road driving, cracks may develop in the ball …

Mercedes-Benz S500 2006 Mercedes-Benz S600 2006
27 Feb 2009 Ref 0270/09

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injuries, due to a possible malfunction of the handbrake, which could cause the handbrake intermediate cable connector to break.

Renault ELO, FLO, JLO

Suzuki/Mazda: Differential

Wheel / axle
25 Feb 2009 129766 units affected Ref JP-1122630

On vehicles with manual transmissions, the pinion shaft of the rear-wheel differential (differential gear) has insufficient strength. Repeated driving under excessive load may cause the pinion shaft to fracture, resulting in abnormal …

Mazda Scrum 2004–2005 Suzuki Every 2004–2005 Suzuki Carry 2004–2005

Volvo: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
19 Feb 2009 13182 units affected Ref JP-1215590

The pipe section within the upper flange of the fuel pump has insufficient wall thickness. Due to aging and operational environment exposure, cracks may develop in this pipe section. In the worst …

Volvo Volvo S60 2001–2002 Volvo Volvo S80 2001–2002 Volvo Volvo V70 2001–2002
19 Feb 2009 81 units affected Ref JP-1122620

Improper tire toe-in adjustment may cause tire tread to contact the leaf spring when wide-tread tires are installed and the steering wheel is turned to its maximum angle. When wide-tread tires are …

Isuzu Elf 2004–2005
19 Feb 2009 62423 units affected Ref JP-1122610

The stabilizer bracket strength on independent front suspension vehicles is insufficient. Repeated high-center-of-gravity cornering and similar maneuvers can cause cracks to develop in the bracket. Continued use in this condition allows crack …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2002–2008
19 Feb 2009 6 units affected Ref JP-1122580

The air tank for the parking brake (wheel park) lacks a check valve. If air lines outside the brake system fail, the parking brake may engage and become unable to release.

Isuzu Forward 2007–2008

Honda: Throttle

Steering
17 Feb 2009 37849 units affected Ref JP-2103770

The throttle housing mounted on the handlebar has an improperly positioned drainage hole. Water that accumulates inside the housing from car washing and similar activities can seep into and remain within the …

Honda Super Cub 50 2007–2009

Honda: Fuel Pump

Brakes
17 Feb 2009 46302 units affected Ref JP-1122570

Improper routing of the fuel pump electrical wiring inside the fuel tank may cause the negative wire terminal to interfere with the positive wire terminal. Engine vibration can abrade the negative wire …

Honda Gyro X 2007–2009 Honda Gyro Canopy 2007–2009 Honda Super Cub 50 2007–2009
10 Feb 2009 20388 units affected Ref JP-1215570

The brake light switch contact has insufficient electrical load capacity. Repeated brake operation causes contact wear, resulting in brake light non-illumination, shift lever immobility from park position, or inability to restart.

Citroen C2 2004–2008 Peugeot 1007 2004–2008 Peugeot 207 2004–2008 Peugeot 207 CC 2004–2008 Peugeot 207 GT 2004–2008 +16 more

Maserati: Damper Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
30 Jan 2009 1565 units affected Ref JP-1215560

Some ball joint fastening nuts connecting the suspension arm and hub carrier of the damper are insufficiently tightened. If left in this condition, the nuts may loosen, and in the worst case, …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 2007–2008 マセラテイ GranTurismo 2007–2008
29 Jan 2009 268 units affected Ref JP-1215540

Front wheel brake hoses have improperly crimped fittings. Under heavy or frequent braking, heat may soften the hose, causing the fitting interface to loosen and brake fluid to leak. In worst case, …

Renault Mégane RS 2.0 2004–2006

Hino: Door

Steering
29 Jan 2009 31 units affected Ref JP-1122550

The external operating handle of the emergency exit door has insufficient strength. When operating the handle, pulling before unlocking may cause the handle to fracture. This could prevent the door from being …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2007–2008

Isuzu: Door

Steering
29 Jan 2009 34 units affected Ref JP-1122540

The exterior emergency exit door handle lacks sufficient strength. When operated, pulling the handle before disengagement may cause it to break. This could result in inability to open the door from outside.

Isuzu Erga 2007–2008 Isuzu Erga Mio 2007–2008

Nissan/Mitsubishi: Door

Steering
29 Jan 2009 859 units affected Ref JP-1122530

The external operating handle of the emergency exit door has insufficient strength. When operating the handle, pulling it before unlocking may cause it to break. This could prevent the door from being …

Mitsubishi 2007–2008 Nissan 2007–2008

Toyota: Seat Belt

Fire risk
28 Jan 2009 456790 units affected Ref JP-1122441

Sound-deadening auxiliary material is installed near the front seat belt retractor with belt tensioner (a device that instantly retracts slack in the seat belt upon collision) located at the lower center pillar. …

Toyota Vitz 2005–2008 Toyota Belta 2005–2008 Toyota Ractis 2005–2008

Iseki: Axle

Wheel / axle
23 Jan 2009 36 units affected Ref JP-1122510

In the front axle mounting section (pivot metal), improper casting process results in insufficient material strength in some units. This can cause the mounting section to fracture, leading to front axle detachment …

ヰセキ AT 37 2008 ヰセキ AT 41 2008 ヰセキ AT 50 2008 ヰセキ TJ75AT 2008
22 Jan 2009 168594 units affected Ref JP-2103760

The electrical circuit of the integrated unit controlling the key interlock mechanism (which prevents key removal when the automatic transmission is not in P position) is improperly designed. Repeated ignition off operations …

Honda That's 2002–2007

Isuzu: ABS

Brakes
22 Jan 2009 34737 units affected Ref JP-1122490

The sensor unit that detects front wheel rotational speed in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) had insufficient corrective measures from a previous recall, and some units have been deformed by flying debris …

Isuzu Elf 2000–2002
21 Jan 2009 2419 units affected Ref JP-1215500

In the brake master cylinder, improper assembly of the locking pin and valve tappet during the manufacturing process may cause the valve tappet to fracture and the locking pin to disengage due …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2002–2005

BMW: Drum/Disc

Brakes
21 Jan 2009 380 units affected Ref JP-1215430

Front brake discs are fitted with fixing bolts of insufficient length. Continued use may cause these bolts to loosen, potentially resulting in reduced braking force in severe cases.

BMW BMW F650 GS 2008

BMW: Cooling System

Loss of control
21 Jan 2009 82 units affected Ref JP-1215410

The thermoswitch for the cooling fan has a design defect resulting in inadequate waterproof sealing, allowing water ingress and potential short-circuiting. This may cause the cooling fan to operate continuously or fail …

BMW BMW G450X 2008–2009
16 Jan 2009 Ref 0013/09

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injuries as both rear brake calliper bolts may come loose from the rear axle beam due to insufficient torque of calliper bolts. Detachment of …

Toyota Unknown
15 Jan 2009 14 units affected Ref JP-1215520

The mounting bracket material for the left rear wheel parking brake cable is inadequate, causing the bracket to fracture under repeated operation. As a result, braking force from pedal operation may not …

Mercedes-Benz V350 2008

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
9 Jan 2009 55 units affected Ref JP-1215460

The passenger seat occupant detection program in the airbag system's passenger occupant sensing system is inadequate, which may prevent detection of a passenger. As a result, the passenger seat airbag may fail …

キャデラック CTS 2008
25 Dec 2008 29 units affected Ref JP-1215530

Front brake caliper mounting bolts of insufficient length have been installed. Continued use may cause these bolts to loosen, and in the worst case, the brake caliper may detach, resulting in loss …

Triumph Thruxton EFI 2008

Checking a recall in Cyprus — common questions

Whether you're an owner asking "is my car affected?" or a buyer vetting a used import before you pay, these answer the questions people most often ask.

How do I check if my car has a recall in Cyprus?
Search recalls.cy by make, model and year on the Recalls page, or enter your VIN or chassis number on the Check page (recalls.cy/check). We cover the official recall registers from Japan (MLIT), the EU Safety Gate and Cyprus (RTD) — the markets Cyprus imports used cars from. It's free, and you should always confirm any match with the official source and your dealer.
How do I check a recall by VIN or chassis number?
Go to recalls.cy/check and enter the VIN or chassis number. We match it against exact Cyprus VIN registries and Japanese (MLIT) chassis-number ranges. A 'no match' is not a guarantee the car is clear — EU recalls are matched by make, model and year on the Recalls page, and no database is complete — so confirm with the official source and a dealer.
Does a recall from Japan apply to my right-hand-drive car here?
Usually yes. We deliberately cover Japan and other right-hand-drive, left-hand-traffic markets, because the cars Cyprus imports are the same right-hand-drive vehicles those recalls were issued for. A recall from a left-hand-drive market may not apply to the same model in right-hand-drive form, which is why we scope to Cyprus's actual import region. Always confirm your exact VIN with a dealer.
Is the Takata airbag in my Japanese import dangerous?
Takata airbag inflators are the subject of one of the largest safety recalls ever and can rupture and fire metal fragments. If your imported car is affected it is a safety-critical recall — do not ignore it. Search your make, model and year here, look for the red 'Dangerous' badge, and contact your dealer before driving. To be alerted the moment a new recall is issued for your exact VIN, recallscheck.cy (https://recallscheck.cy) monitors your specific car.
Are UK or Irish recalls relevant to cars in Cyprus?
EU Safety Gate recalls apply Cyprus-wide regardless of which EU country notified them, so an alert that came through Ireland is still relevant to the same vehicle here. We include the EU Safety Gate feed for exactly this reason. If you're buying a used import, it's worth checking the car's history and auction condition report too — cartrust.cy (https://cartrust.cy) does that for Japanese imports.
My car isn't listed — is it safe?
Not necessarily. recalls.cy aggregates official recalls and machine-translates them, but the database may not list every recall — Cyprus model data in particular is often unavailable at source — and a recall may simply not exist yet. 'Not listed' means we found no matching recall, not that the car is guaranteed defect-free. Confirm with the official source and your dealer, and for ongoing peace of mind set up a free SMS alert or per-VIN monitoring.
I'm buying a used import — how do I vet it for recalls before I buy?
Before you pay, search the make, model and year on recalls.cy and check for any safety-critical (red 'Dangerous') recalls, then ask the seller whether the recall work was carried out. A recall that was never remedied is a real cost and a safety risk. For the car's wider history and the original Japanese-auction condition report, cartrust.cy (https://cartrust.cy) verifies used imports before purchase.