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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31 Jul 2008 7 units affected Ref JP-1121652

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 inappropriately, which may cause cracks to develop …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2002
31 Jul 2008 14 units affected Ref JP-1121642

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

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2006
31 Jul 2008 10 units affected Ref JP-1121632

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

不明 Powder/Granule Transport Semi-trailer 2000–2005
31 Jul 2008 27 units affected Ref JP-1121622

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the clearance of the rotating portion of the primary braking device) is secured by an improper method, which may cause …

日通 Container Semi-trailer 2003–2006 日通 Semi-trailer 2003–2006 日通 Van Semi-trailer 2003–2006 日通 Full Semi-trailer 2003–2006
31 Jul 2008 70 units affected Ref JP-1121612

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

極東 Powder/Granule Transport Semi-trailer 1996–2002

Nissan: —

Fire risk
29 Jul 2008 130 units affected Ref JP-1121590

The fuel pump in the burner head (combustion unit) of the cabin heater may have been manufactured improperly. If use continues in this condition, fuel may leak from the fuel pump, and …

Nissan 2005–2007
29 Jul 2008 248 units affected Ref JP-1121580

The fuel pump of the burner head (combustion unit) in the cabin heating combustion heater may have been manufactured improperly. Continued use in this condition may cause fuel to leak from the …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2005–2008 Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2005–2008 Hino Hino Poncho 2005–2008 Hino Hino Rainbow 2005–2008
29 Jul 2008 396 units affected Ref JP-1121570

Certain combustion-type heaters for in-cabin heating have improperly manufactured fuel pumps in the burner head (combustion unit). Continued use in this condition can result in fuel leakage from the fuel pump, and …

Hino Hino Rainbow II 2005–2006 Isuzu Erga 2005–2006 Isuzu Erga Mio 2005–2006 Isuzu Gala 2005–2006
29 Jul 2008 572 units affected Ref JP-1121560

Certain combustion-type heaters for in-cabin heating have improperly manufactured fuel pumps in the burner head. Continued use in this condition may cause fuel leakage from the pump, which in the worst case …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King 2001–2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2001–2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 2001–2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus or Aero Queen 2001–2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2001–2008
17 Jul 2008 237 units affected Ref JP-1121540

Due to improper programming in the automatic cruise control unit, when the driver applies the brake during operation of the constant-speed travel and inter-vehicle distance control automatic braking, or when the collision …

Honda Step WGN 2005–2008 Honda Step WGN Spada 2005–2008
17 Jul 2008 930 units affected Ref JP-1121500

Some brake hose retaining bracket bolts are insufficiently torqued. This can result in bolt loosening, bracket detachment, brake hose damage, brake fluid leakage, and reduced braking force.

Isuzu Elf 2006 Mazda Titan 2006 Nissan Atlas 2006 Nissan Condor 2006

Isuzu/Nissan/Mazda: Engine General

Loss of control
17 Jul 2008 2606 units affected Ref JP-1121490

In compressed natural gas vehicles, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) program was inappropriate (covered by previous recall notification number 1893). Excessive current flows through transistors in the electric drive unit (EDU) …

Isuzu Elf 2005–2008 Mazda Titan 2005–2008 Nissan Atlas 2005–2008 Nissan Condor 2005–2008
15 Jul 2008 23151 units affected Ref JP-1121440

The fastening torque of the bracket mounting bolts on the front wheel brake assembly is insufficient, which may cause bolt loosening. Continued operation in this condition risks bolt damage and detachment, potentially …

Hino Hino Profia 2005–2006
10 Jul 2008 147 units affected Ref JP-1121460

In vehicles equipped with driving assistance devices for manual brake pedal operation, certain brake link plates and shaft welds have insufficient strength for transmitting operating force. When the brake arm is pushed …

Honda Integra 1999–2006 Honda Step WGN 1999–2006 Honda Step WGN Spada 1999–2006 Honda Stream 1999–2006 Honda Fit 1999–2006 +1 more
10 Jul 2008 1412 units affected Ref JP-1121450

The mounting bracket for the rear wheel brake air line lacks sufficient structural strength. Cracks may develop in the bracket due to road input during driving. If use continues, the bracket may …

Nissan 2005–2008
3 Jul 2008 41121 units affected Ref JP-2103710

The accumulator for the hydraulic brake booster may have a damaged internal diaphragm due to improper manufacturing process procedures. Continued use in this condition can cause cracks in the diaphragm, reducing the …

Mitsubishi Pajero 1999–2003
3 Jul 2008 77 units affected Ref JP-1215041

The rear wheel brake hose has minimal clearance from the engine crankcase. Vibration during operation may cause the brake hose to contact the crankcase, resulting in damage. In the worst case, brake …

Honda SM450R IE 2008 Honda TE250 IE 2008 Honda TE450 IE 2008

Daihatsu: Door

Steering
3 Jul 2008 23044 units affected Ref JP-1121430

The door opening/closing lever on the rear sliding door outer handle may have been improperly press-fitted. This can cause the lever to fail to return when the door is closed, preventing the …

Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 2008 Daihatsu Hijet 2008 Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van 2008

Ford: Cruise Control System

Fire risk
26 Jun 2008 146 units affected Ref JP-1214980

The cruise control cancel switch mounted on the master cylinder has an inadequate seal structure inside the switch, allowing brake fluid to leak onto internal electrical contacts, which can corrode. This causes …

Ford F-150 1998–2001 Ford Expedition 1998–2001
24 Jun 2008 385 units affected Ref JP-1121390

The oil seal in the front axle differential lacks sufficient durability, causing progressive wear and potential lubricating oil leakage. Continued operation in this condition may result in leaked lubricating oil adhering to …

コべルコ RK160-5 2006–2008 タダノ 2006–2008 タダノ CREVO160 2006–2008
24 Jun 2008 360 units affected Ref JP-1121370

In large non-step buses, some welds at the joint between the front axle torque rod mounting bracket and crossmember are incomplete. Continued use in this condition may cause the welds to separate, …

Nissan - 2002–2006

Nissan: Power Steering

Steering
17 Jun 2008 32 units affected Ref JP-1121330

In large double-cab vehicles, the power steering hose routing is improperly configured, such that the tire may contact the hose when passing over curbs or similar obstacles with the steering turned to …

Nissan - 2006–2008

Jaguar: Airbag

Airbag
12 Jun 2008 313 units affected Ref JP-1214960

Right-hand drive vehicles have airbag control computers programmed with left-hand drive settings at manufacture. In side-impact collisions on the right side (driver side) when no passenger is seated in the front passenger …

Jaguar XKR Coupe 2006–2008 Jaguar XK Coupe 2006–2008
12 Jun 2008 1918 units affected Ref JP-1121310

The nut fastening process connecting the parking brake and transmission was improper, resulting in insufficient tightening on some units. Consequently, the nut may loosen and catch on the transmission output shaft, potentially …

Isuzu Forward 2007

Kawasaki: Handlebar

Steering
12 Jun 2008 881 units affected Ref JP-1121300

The grip (non-slip handle) attached to the handlebar in the steering assembly may have inadequate adhesion. This could cause the grip to separate from the handlebar, potentially resulting in loss of control …

Kawasaki D-TRACKER X 2008 Kawasaki KLX250 2008

Volvo: Airbag

Airbag
4 Jun 2008 1438 units affected Ref JP-1214910

Due to improper programming in the airbag control computer, side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy during side-impact collisions.

Volvo Volvo V70 2007–2008 Volvo Volvo XC70 2007–2008

Volvo: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
4 Jun 2008 14810 units affected Ref JP-1214900

Some pipe components located above the fuel pump are made of inappropriate material. Due to aging and environmental conditions, cracks may develop in these pipe sections. In the worst case, fuel leakage …

Volvo Volvo S60 2000–2001 Volvo Volvo S80 2000–2001 Volvo Volvo V70 2000–2001

Nissan/Isuzu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
30 May 2008 60190 units affected Ref JP-1121193

In diesel engine fuel injection pumps, the return-to-tank fuel eye bolt (pipe fitting bolt) lacks sufficient clamping force. Engine vibration causes repeated interference with the protective material of an adjacent rubber hose, …

Isuzu Como 2001–2007 Nissan Caravan 2001–2007

Nissan/Isuzu: Wheel Bearing

Loss of control
30 May 2008 166892 units affected Ref JP-1121191

Some front wheel hub bearings have excessively tight fastening bolts at the knuckle connection, causing deformation of the bearings. Continued use in this condition may damage the bearing interior, producing abnormal noise …

Isuzu Como 2001–2007 Nissan Caravan 2001–2007

Hino: Other (Fuel System)

Fuel leak
29 May 2008 396 units affected Ref JP-1121160

The nut fastening the pipe connected to the fuel supply pump (supply pump) of the fuel injection system lacks sufficient tightening force, resulting in inadequate seal integrity in some units. Continued operation …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2006–2007

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.