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
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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9 Feb 2006 991 units affected Ref JP-1212840

Certain rear-view mirror angle adjustment switches installed on the center console were lubricated with an inappropriate lubricant. When the switch is exposed to high temperatures, such as during parking in intense sunlight, …

Alfa Romeo GTV 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.2 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa Spider 2.0 TS 16V 1999–2004 +3 more
7 Feb 2006 93 units affected Ref JP-1116150

Some clips used to prevent detachment of the connecting pin linking the brake pedal and push rod are improperly assembled and may fall off. This could cause the connecting pin to disengage, …

アラコ Everyday Comes 2005
2 Feb 2006 154 units affected Ref JP-1116110

In the braking system, the welding of brackets that secure brake hoses to the vehicle body may be defective. Continued use in this condition can result in the weld separating due to …

Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 2005–2006 Daihatsu Hijet 2005–2006

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
31 Jan 2006 1904 units affected Ref JP-1212800

The airbag control unit in the airbag system has improper programming, which may cause delayed signal processing of the deceleration sensor depending on front offset collision conditions. As a result, airbag deployment …

Audi Audi A6 2004–2005
18 Jan 2006 53 units affected Ref JP-1116060

Manufacturing burrs may be present in the piston cup inside the brake master cylinder, which can cause cracks in the piston cup. If used in this condition, the piston cup may fracture …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2002–2004

Mitsubishi: Engine Assembly

Fire risk
18 Jan 2006 35 units affected Ref JP-1116050

The rack groove that controls fuel injection quantity in the fuel injection pump has insufficient strength, and the attachment method of the fuel injection pump to the engine is inappropriate. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1995

Mitsubishi: Vehicle Body

Steering
18 Jan 2006 7 units affected Ref JP-1116040

The lock system of the gull-wing doors at the rear of the vehicle body has improperly set spring return force for the lock that engages with the catch, and improper reaction force …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2002
18 Jan 2006 6 units affected Ref JP-1116030

The piston cup groove in the pressure-increasing cylinder of the hydraulic booster that augments brake pedal force has been machined improperly, resulting in insufficient air-tight sealing between the piston cup and piston …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Wide 2004

BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
13 Jan 2006 443 units affected Ref JP-1212740

Inadequate waterproofing of the fuel pump electronic control unit allows water ingress into the connector terminals connecting the electronic control unit and fuel pump, causing corrosion. This corrosion can lead to fuel …

BMW BMW R 1200 GS 2004–2005
13 Jan 2006 33140 units affected Ref JP-1115990

The contact geometry of the side marker light switch inside the combination switch is improper. When the side marker light is operated while holding the combination switch at mid-stroke during lane changes …

Isuzu GIGA 1998–2004

Komatsu: Steering Handle

Steering
11 Jan 2006 4 units affected Ref JP-1212760

In the steering control system, the gas spring fixing section that maintains the adjusted angle of the steering handle after adjustment to match the operator's posture lacks sufficient strength. Vibration from work …

Komatsu PW200-7 2003–2004
27 Dec 2005 207 units affected Ref JP-1115970

The rear axle swing stopper lacks sufficient strength. During operation on uneven or inclined roads, if steering is applied while the swing stopper and axle are in contact, the stopper may deform. …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2005
27 Dec 2005 108 units affected Ref JP-1115930

In the planetary carrier of the front axle secondary reduction gear, improper machining of the spline section of the shaft coupling may cause cracks to develop in the spline section under operating …

Komatsu WA380-5 2001–2003
21 Dec 2005 17 units affected Ref JP-1115860

In the pneumatic braking system, a hose between the air compressor and air dryer was incorrectly installed, allowing undried air to be sent into the purge chamber. In winter, moisture in the …

日立 ZX125W 2003
21 Dec 2005 58 units affected Ref JP-1115850

Parking brake air chamber and backplate mounting bolts without heat treatment have been mixed in, resulting in insufficient strength. These bolts may fracture, causing the backplate to detach and the parking brake …

日立 ZX125W 2005

Isuzu: Gala

Fire risk
15 Dec 2005 70 units affected Ref JP-1115781

In large tourist buses, the idler pulley structure that supports the air conditioning drive belt is inadequately designed, causing grease that lubricates the pulley bearing to scatter. Continued operation in this condition …

Isuzu Gala 2005

Hino Selega

Fire risk
15 Dec 2005 133 units affected Ref JP-1115771

In large tour buses, the idler pulley structure that supports the air conditioning drive belt is inadequately designed, causing lubricating grease to scatter from the pulley bearing. Continued operation in this condition …

Hino Hino Selega 2005
14 Dec 2005 2174 units affected Ref JP-1115800

On vehicles equipped with power steering, the knuckle arm has insufficient strength. Repeated use with frequent lock-to-lock steering or high-frequency steering operations can cause cracks to develop in the arm. If use …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1980–1990

Suzuki: Brake light

Brakes
8 Dec 2005 232667 units affected Ref JP-1115740

The red lens of the rear combination lamp, which serves as both a tail light and brake light, has insufficient weather resistance. Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight causes gradual fading of the …

Suzuki Jimny 1989–1998
6 Dec 2005 255 units affected Ref JP-2103070

The steering cylinder piston seal groove and seal dimensions are inadequate, causing abnormal wear of the seal when frequent steering reversals are performed. Continued use in this condition may result in internal …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2003–2005
6 Dec 2005 59 units affected Ref JP-1115560

The rear-wheel brake hose routing is improper and may interfere with the powertrain forward hydraulic hose. If use continues, engine vibration may cause the brake hose to chafe and sustain damage, potentially …

T C M L10S 2004–2005 古河 FL308-3 2004–2005 日立 LX60-7 2004–2005

Opel: Power Steering

Steering
2 Dec 2005 2 units affected Ref JP-2203090

Electric pump-type power steering systems may have improperly manufactured electrical wiring with inadequate water resistance. Water ingress can cause wiring corrosion. Continued use may allow corrosion to progress, potentially resulting in terminal …

オペル Vectra 2005 オペル Vectra Wagon 2005

Chevrolet: Power Steering

Fire risk
2 Dec 2005 3 units affected Ref JP-1212700

Power steering hoses manufactured with improper material composition have inferior pressure resistance. Repeated steering operations under high load, such as lock-to-lock turning, can cause cracks in the hose. Continued operation may result …

Chevrolet Corvette 2005
30 Nov 2005 5283 units affected Ref JP-1115630

The air piping (nylon tubing) for the parking brake (wheel parking brake) on the rear axle is routed improperly. In severe cold conditions, snow adhering to the piping freezes into ice blocks, …

Hino KL-FS1KKGA 2000–2003 Hino KL-FS1KPHA 2000–2003 Hino KL-FS1KRHA 2000–2003 Hino KL-FS1KUHA 2000–2003 Hino KL-FS1KWHA 2000–2003 +13 more

Suzuki: Headlight

Steering
29 Nov 2005 13722 units affected Ref JP-1115550

The headlight mounting bracket attached to the handlebar lacks sufficient strength. Vibration during operation may cause the bracket to fracture and the headlight to detach.

Suzuki Let's 4 2004–2005

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
24 Nov 2005 21788 units affected Ref JP-2103080

In vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags, due to improper programming in the airbag control unit, deployment signals may be momentarily delayed when the vehicle receives impact from the side requiring airbag …

Honda Elysion 2003–2005 Honda Odyssey 2003–2005
15 Nov 2005 37898 units affected Ref JP-2103040

The intake pipe for brake booster vacuum drawn from the engine is positioned improperly, allowing engine combustion byproducts to accumulate and deposit inside the pipe. If use continues in this condition, the …

Mitsubishi Chariot 1997–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante 1997–2002 Mitsubishi Dignity 1997–2002 Mitsubishi Proudia 1997–2002

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Loss of control
15 Nov 2005 69635 units affected Ref JP-1115520

The generator start circuit printed circuit board located behind the combination meter is improperly designed. Thermal expansion of the printed circuit board caused by increased cabin temperature and self-heating of the meter …

Mitsubishi Dion 2000–2002 Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo 2000–2002

Nissan: Power Steering

Steering
10 Nov 2005 10 units affected Ref JP-2103050

In fire trucks, the flywheel housing bore position for mounting the engine power steering pump is improperly positioned, resulting in some units having zero backlash between the power steering pump gear and …

Nissan Condor 2004–2005
10 Nov 2005 1049 units affected Ref JP-1212660

In the primary braking system, the resin component material in the four-circuit protection valve—a fail-safe function—is inadequate, causing the valve to deform under pressure and heat. Continued use in this condition may …

Volvo FH12 2002–2004

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.