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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16 Oct 2008 23 units affected Ref JP-1215251

The fulcrum pin of the first-axis steering lever in the steering apparatus has insufficient fatigue strength, and cracks may develop in the pin. If use continues in this condition, the pin may …

その他 ATF160G-5 2006–2008 その他 ATF220G-5 2006–2008
16 Oct 2008 1142 units affected Ref JP-1121970

Insufficient clearance between the front wheel brake air line and parking brake air line causes interference in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may result in the front wheel brake air …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1999–2005
9 Oct 2008 144409 units affected Ref JP-1121950

The ratchet engaging surface that holds the parking brake lever has an improper shape. Repeated parking brake operation causes the engaging surface on the push rod side to wear, resulting in disengagement. …

Honda Airwave 2004–2005 Honda Fit 2004–2005
8 Oct 2008 989 units affected Ref JP-1121910

The bushing dimensions in the link mechanism that secures the stabilizer to the chassis are improper, resulting in poor sliding at the bushing during front suspension vertical movement. This can cause excessive …

Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2003–2006 Toyota Toyota Dyna 300 2003–2006 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2003–2006 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G35 2003–2006
30 Sep 2008 136810 units affected Ref JP-1121880

In the manufacturing process of the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) oil cooler hose, some units have inadequate cleaning treatment. As a result, engine vibration and other factors may cause the hose to …

Daihatsu Sonika 2007–2008 Daihatsu Tanto 2007–2008 Daihatsu Mira 2007–2008 Daihatsu Move 2007–2008
30 Sep 2008 28960 units affected Ref JP-1121870

During the manufacturing process of the piston cup inside the brake master cylinder, foreign matter may be present in some units. This can cause cracks in the piston cup, resulting in reduced …

Daihatsu Mira 2007 Daihatsu Move 2007

Cadillac: Washer

Fire risk
26 Sep 2008 63 units affected Ref JP-1215200

The electronic circuit controlling the washer fluid freeze-prevention heater may have foreign matter adhered during manufacturing. This circuit could short, potentially resulting in fire.

キャデラック Escalade 2007

Cadillac: Washer

Fire risk
26 Sep 2008 154 units affected Ref JP-1215180

The electronic circuit controlling the windshield washer fluid freeze-protection heater may have foreign material adhered to it from the manufacturing process. This can cause the circuit to short, potentially resulting in fire.

キャデラック DTS 2006–2007
25 Sep 2008 698 units affected Ref JP-1215160

The manufacturing process for U-bolts securing the rear axle to the leaf spring was improper, causing cracks to develop in the bolts. These bolts are subject to corrosion from de-icing agents and …

Mitsubishi Triton 2006–2007
25 Sep 2008 1634 units affected Ref JP-1215140

The rear-wheel brake line in the engine room is improperly secured and may contact the lower universal joint of the steering shaft. Continued use could result in brake line damage, brake fluid …

Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2007–2008 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2007–2008

Nissan/Mazda: Clip Bottle/Nut

Wheel / axle
25 Sep 2008 614 units affected Ref JP-1121840

During tire assembly, wheel nuts may be insufficiently tightened due to improper fastening torque application. Continued use may result in nut loosening, abnormal noise generation, and in worst cases, wheel detachment.

Mazda Familia 2008 Nissan AD 2008

Kawasaki: Fuel Tank

Brakes
25 Sep 2008 86 units affected Ref JP-1121830

The fuel tank filler opening on certain units has improper molding at the manufacturing stage, resulting in gaps between the tank cap mating surface. This can cause fuel leakage from the mating …

Kawasaki Vulcan900Classic 2008
24 Sep 2008 3 units affected Ref JP-1121890

The relay emergency valve, which controls air supply and air pressure in the trailer air brake system, has no designated periodic replacement parts or repair parts specified, resulting in no component replacement …

フルハーフ - 2003–2004

Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
16 Sep 2008 230 units affected Ref JP-1121820

In dump-equipped vehicles, the transmission cable was relocated during dump wire routing, resulting in insufficient clearance between the transmission cable and chassis harness in some units. Consequently, running vibration can cause interference …

Isuzu Forward Juston 1999–2000

Isuzu: Wiring

Airbag
11 Sep 2008 199718 units affected Ref JP-1121800

Some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the harness and wiper linkage within the instrument panel. During wiper operation, the wiper linkage may contact the harness, potentially damaging it and resulting in inadvertent …

Isuzu Elf 1998–2005

Honda: Power Steering

Steering
4 Sep 2008 1573 units affected Ref JP-2103730

The hardening treatment of the vane tip surfaces in the hydraulic power steering pump is inadequate, causing vane wear and wear debris to accumulate within the pump and oil tank. Continued use …

Honda Step WGN 2007

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
4 Sep 2008 581353 units affected Ref JP-1121770

Due to improper casting of the fuel pump's pump cover, the internal surface of the pump cover may have burrs in some units. These burrs can detach due to vibration and become …

Honda Vamos 2005–2007 Honda VAMOSHobio 2005–2007 Honda Acty 2005–2007 Honda That's 2005–2007 Honda Zest 2005–2007 +1 more

Nissan: Wiring

Fire risk
4 Sep 2008 565 units affected Ref JP-1121730

Due to improper electrical circuitry to the combination switch, if the fog light is illuminated while the harness to the tail light is in a short-circuit condition, the harness inside the combination …

Nissan - 1989–1992
3 Sep 2008 533 units affected Ref JP-1121710

Some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the rear brake hydraulic line and torque converter (fluid coupling). During suspension lock (forced suspension compression and fixation to improve vehicle stability during crane operations, etc.), …

神鋼 RK450-2 1991–2002

DERBY: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
28 Aug 2008 28 units affected Ref JP-1215130

The fuel pump mounting section of the fuel tank has insufficient structural strength. Cracks may develop in the fuel pump mounting section due to tightening force during pump installation. This may result …

DERBI Derbi GP1 250i 2007–2008
12 Aug 2008 5 units affected Ref JP-1215110

The integrated rear brake pedal footrest (right side) and integrated transmission footrest (left side) aftermarket optional parts have insufficient attachment strength at the mounting points to the frame, which may cause the …

KTM 1190 RC8 2007–2008

Volkswagen 2.L TDI — Fire

Fire risk Ireland
8 Aug 2008 Ref 0826/08

Fire — The product poses a risk of fire because: - the earth cable has not always been correctly tightened on the connection of the electric heating element; - the contact resistance …

Volkswagen 2.L TDI
8 Aug 2008 Ref 0835/08

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injuries because the Restraints Control Module (RCM), fitted to right hand drive, has been incorrectly configured for the left hand drive in regard to …

ory: Motor vehiclesProduct: Passenger car – Jaguar XK Coupe & Convertible XK 4.2 CoupeXK 4.2 ConvertibleXKR 4.2 CoupeXKR 4.2 Convertible
7 Aug 2008 4 units affected Ref JP-1215091

The rear wheel brake hose has insufficient clearance from the engine crankcase. Vibration during operation may cause the brake hose to contact the crankcase, potentially damaging it. In the worst case, brake …

Honda SM450RIE 2008 Honda TE450IE 2008
31 Jul 2008 20 units affected Ref JP-1121672

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake system) is secured improperly, which may cause cracks to develop …

不明 Container Semi-trailer 2002–2007 不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2002–2007
31 Jul 2008 12668 units affected Ref JP-1121602

The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating portion of the primary brake) is fixed using an improper method, which may cause cracks …

東急 Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1998–2008

Ford: Brake Light

Brakes
31 Jul 2008 17 units affected Ref JP-1215070

The tail lamp guard (aftermarket accessory part) attached to the rear lighting fixture obstructs part of the lighting unit, rendering it non-compliant with safety standards.

Ford Escape 2006–2007
31 Jul 2008 8 units affected Ref JP-1121692

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating portion of the primary brake) is fixed by an inappropriate method, which may cause cracking …

不明 Semi-trailer 2000–2004
31 Jul 2008 2 units affected Ref JP-1121682

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (a component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake) is fixed using an improper method, which may cause …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2006–2007
31 Jul 2008 1 units affected Ref JP-1121662

The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts clearance in the rotating portion of the primary braking device) is affixed using an improper method, which may cause cracks …

シンメイワ Tank Semi-trailer 2003

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.