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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7 Dec 2006 658 units affected Ref JP-1213620

In right-hand drive vehicles, the assembly of the fixing bracket (clip) between the clutch pedal and push rod may be improperly installed. Repeated clutch operation may cause the bracket to detach, and …

Alfa Romeo 147 2004–2006 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 MT/SELESPEED 2004–2006
7 Dec 2006 172584 units affected Ref JP-1117860

The red lens of the rear combination lamp, which serves dual duty as a tail light and brake light, has insufficient weather resistance. Prolonged exposure to intense solar radiation causes gradual fading …

Mitsubishi Minicab Bravo 1990–1999
5 Dec 2006 119718 units affected Ref JP-1117850

The passenger-side airbag folding dimensions are improper, resulting in gaps between the airbag and its storage compartment in some vehicles. This causes increased lateral pressure during airbag deployment, leading to deployment from …

Chevrolet MW 2003–2006 Chevrolet Cruze 2003–2006 Suzuki Swift 2003–2006 Suzuki Solio 2003–2006 Suzuki Wagon R 2003–2006

Honda: Brake Light

Brakes
24 Nov 2006 209898 units affected Ref JP-1117810

The electrical terminals of the brake light switch have an improper shape, resulting in insufficient contact at the terminal connection with the electrical wiring connector. If operation continues in this condition, vibration …

Honda Mobilio 2001–2005 Honda Mobilio Spike 2001–2005

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2006 27 units affected Ref JP-1213530

Some curtain airbag inflators have improper welds on the cutoff valve, causing gradual gas leakage. As a result, the curtain airbag may not deploy sufficiently during a side-impact collision, and in the …

Audi Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI 2005 Audi Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 2005 Audi Audi A3 Sportback Attraction 2005

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2006 384 units affected Ref JP-1213520

The deployment structure of the driver-side airbag unit is improper, causing the airbag to interfere with the horn pad during deployment in some units. This can result in airbag damage and insufficient …

Audi Audi A4 4.2 quattro 2004

Caterpillar: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
17 Nov 2006 206 units affected Ref JP-1213611

Due to improper fuel line circuit design, the check valve in the oil return line may degrade over time or become clogged with debris, reducing seal performance. When air is drawn into …

キャタピラー CB-334E 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335D 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335E 1999–2005
17 Nov 2006 63 units affected Ref JP-1117790

The mounting seat surface of the rear wheel hub nut is painted. During driving, vibration can cause the paint film to peel off, resulting in nut loosening. Continued use may lead to …

Mitsubishi MF61WE 2003–2005
17 Nov 2006 188 units affected Ref JP-1117780

The fastening nut on the drive shaft flange of the power transmission system is under-torqued. Under forward and reverse load, the nut loosens, causing play between the flange and bolt. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi MF40WFV 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF40WH 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WB 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WD 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WD-II 1988–2006
16 Nov 2006 332 units affected Ref JP-1213580

Due to assembly process variation in the air hose connection between the brake valve and air tank, the air hose may contact the steering gearbox support. As a result, the hose can …

その他 FURN RTF120-5 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF160-5 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF200-6 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF600-7 1994–2006

Toyota: Engine Computer

Fire risk
16 Nov 2006 54217 units affected Ref JP-1117740

When the air-fuel ratio (AFR) sensor circuit—which detects oxygen concentration in exhaust gas—fails, the engine computer control becomes inappropriate. If internal sensor wiring breaks, proper air-fuel ratio cannot be maintained. Continued operation …

Toyota Windom 1997–2000 Toyota Harrier 1997–2000
16 Nov 2006 8752 units affected Ref JP-1117620

In spring-applied parking brake systems on three-axle vehicles with rear two-axle drive, improper breather hose installation allows water ingress into the spring chamber when traversing flooded areas, causing spring corrosion. Corroded springs …

Nissan - 2000–2005
15 Nov 2006 174 units affected Ref JP-1213550

The top cover and fan housing of heater units used for cooking and heating have insufficient heat resistance. When the device overheats, the top cover and fan housing may melt. Continued use …

Fiat - 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz - 2005–2006
14 Nov 2006 1401 units affected Ref JP-1117760

The mounting portion of the intercooler air intake (hood air intake garnish) has an inappropriate shape, causing deformation due to engine compartment heat and similar factors, which generates high stress. Continued use …

Mitsubishi RVR 1997–2002
10 Nov 2006 7 units affected Ref JP-1117750

The seal of the gas injection valve in the brake accumulator is insufficient, which may cause gas leakage. Continued use without correction will result in decreased gas pressure, and in the worst …

小松 - 2004–2005

Peugeot — Injuries

Loss of control Ireland
10 Nov 2006 Ref 0724/06

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injury. The possible loss of gear selection where it is not possible to engage the gear may lead to breakdown of vehicle or loss …

Peugeot

Land Rover: Door

Steering
7 Nov 2006 209 units affected Ref JP-2203380

The gap between the child lock mechanism on the left rear door (a device that prevents children inside the vehicle from accidentally opening the rear door) and the door unlock lever is …

Land Rover GH-LN25 2004–2005

TCM: Power Steering

Steering
7 Nov 2006 5 units affected Ref JP-1117730

Certain fully hydraulic power steering pumps have weak springs retaining the rotor and some have improperly shaped valve plates. Repeated continuous steering operations can cause internal hydraulic fluid leakage within the pump, …

T C M ZW250 2006 T C M ZW310 2006
2 Nov 2006 204 units affected Ref JP-1213570

The dust sealing of the control valve in the brake hydraulic pump is inadequate, allowing fine foreign matter to enter the hydraulic fluid and potentially causing valve stiction. Continued operation in this …

キャタピラー 924G 2002–2005 キャタピラー 924GZ 2002–2005 キャタピラー 928G 2002–2005
2 Nov 2006 20 units affected Ref JP-1213560

Some brake pedal internal operating levers have been assembled with materials of different specifications, resulting in insufficient strength. With continued repeated use, the lever may fracture in the worst case, potentially rendering …

キャタピラー 914G 2005–2006 キャタピラー 924G 2005–2006 キャタピラー 924GZ 2005–2006 キャタピラー 928G 2005–2006
2 Nov 2006 1765 units affected Ref JP-1117710

The lubrication grease injection port on the steering cylinder is mounted at an inappropriate position, creating a narrow gap between the propeller shaft and the injection port. Snow readily accumulates in this …

キャタピラー 910G 1999–2006 キャタピラー 910GII 1999–2006

SN: Axle

Wheel / axle
1 Nov 2006 6 units affected Ref JP-1117670

Some front axles have insufficient fastening torque on the bolts securing the differential and axle housing, as well as the drive shaft and hub. Continued use may cause these bolts to loosen …

S N FD30PX 2006 S N FD35PX 2006

Toyota: ABS

Brakes
31 Oct 2006 18149 units affected Ref JP-2103390

The ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) control program for four-wheel drive vehicles is inappropriate, which may result in insufficient control that limits ABS operation on uneven road surfaces. As a result, when braking …

Toyota Estima 2005–2006

Chrysler: Seat

Fire risk
31 Oct 2006 1365 units affected Ref JP-1213480

The adhesive fixing the wiring to the heater mat in the driver and passenger seat heaters has insufficient heat resistance. The adhesive may degrade due to heat, causing the wiring to separate …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003–2004

Isuzu: Axle

Wheel / axle
31 Oct 2006 445 units affected Ref JP-1117702

The waterproofing of the rear axle hub flange cap is insufficient, allowing water to enter internally. This causes the spline connection between the axle shaft and hub flange to corrode. Continued use …

Isuzu Erga 1998–2005 Isuzu Cubic 1998–2005

Isuzu: Axle

Brakes
31 Oct 2006 445 units affected Ref JP-1117701

Some rear axle shafts have insufficient strength. Repeated high stress during acceleration and braking can cause cracking. If use continues, cracks may propagate and in the worst case, the axle shaft may …

Isuzu Erga 1998–2005 Isuzu Cubic 1998–2005
31 Oct 2006 4 units affected Ref JP-1117650

An incorrect sensor component was installed in the steering rotation angle detection sensor, which corrects the discrepancy between steering wheel hub position and wheel rotation angle. This causes noise from the frame …

ニチユ Transer 2005–2006

Ford: Cruise Control

Fire risk
26 Oct 2006 760 units affected Ref JP-1213460

The cruise control cancel switch mounted on the master cylinder has an inadequate seal structure inside the switch. Brake fluid may leak onto internal electrical terminals, causing contact corrosion. This increases internal …

Ford Explorer 1997–1998
25 Oct 2006 217 units affected Ref JP-1117542

The air charge pipe of the braking system is improperly secured, which may cause cracks in the pipe due to engine vibration and other factors. Continued operation may result in air leakage …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2005–2006

Isuzu: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Loss of control
25 Oct 2006 243 units affected Ref JP-1117541

Due to inadequate fuel injection control programming, resonance occurs in the injection pipe in the mid-speed RPM range, potentially causing cracks in the pipe. Continued use may result in fuel leakage into …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2005–2006

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.