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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11 Aug 2005 3926 units affected Ref JP-1114991

The ball joint attachment points connecting the knuckle arm to the steering cylinder or tie rod lack sufficient strength. Repeated excessive loads from work impacts cause the fastening nuts or bolts to …

小松 GD305A-1 1986–2005 小松 GD305A-3 1986–2005 小松 GD355A-1 1986–2005 小松 GD355A-3 1986–2005 小松 GD405A-2 1986–2005 +1 more

Komatsu: Drum/Disc

Brakes
11 Aug 2005 397 units affected Ref JP-1114920

In the primary braking system, insufficient bonding strength between the brake shoe and lining may cause cracking in the lining. If operation continues in this condition, the lining may separate, potentially resulting …

小松 GD305A-3 1997–2002 小松 GD355A-3 1997–2002 小松 GD405A-3 1997–2002

Komatsu: Chain

Brakes
11 Aug 2005 87 units affected Ref JP-1114910

The chain in the secondary reduction gear (tandem drive unit) of the power transmission system has insufficient strength. Continuous operation of the primary brake causes brake lining temperature to rise and braking …

小松 GD305A-3 1997–2002 小松 GD355A-3 1997–2002
10 Aug 2005 2 units affected Ref JP-1212490

The ratchet mechanism of the parking brake contains improperly machined detent teeth that may slip, preventing the lever from being locked. Repeated use of the parking brake may result in complete loss …

Hyundai JM 2005

Isuzu: Fuel hose/pipe

Fuel leak
2 Aug 2005 274 units affected Ref JP-1114960

The fuel line routing from the fuel tank to the engine is improper, causing the fuel line to interfere with the air conditioning duct in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition …

Isuzu Gala 1996–1999
27 Jul 2005 3105 units affected Ref JP-1114940

The EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) pipe lacks sufficient structural strength. Thermal expansion and contraction of the pipe due to exhaust heat and engine vibration may cause cracks to develop. Continued use in …

Mitsubishi KL-MS86MM 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS86MN 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS86MP 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS86MS 2000–2005 Mitsubishi MU612TX 2000–2005

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
26 Jul 2005 153 units affected Ref JP-2202870

Some sensors within the airbag control unit have improper processing, which can cause electrical circuit short circuits. As a result, the airbag may suddenly deploy when the ignition switch is operated.

キャデラック CTS 2003–2004 キャデラック SRX 2003–2004
26 Jul 2005 1310 units affected Ref JP-1212460

The check valve installed between the brake booster and intake manifold is made of inappropriate material. Under high ambient temperatures with repeated high-load operation, engine temperature rises and the check valve may …

サーブ 9-3 2003–2005
26 Jul 2005 786 units affected Ref JP-1212450

During assembly of the parking brake lever, a washer was omitted inside the lever in some units, resulting in insufficient locking force on the block that secures the lever. Consequently, the parking …

Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2003–2005

KTM: Wheel

Brakes
26 Jul 2005 152 units affected Ref JP-1212440

The front wheel hub lacks sufficient strength and torsional rigidity. Repeated heavy braking during operation causes hub deformation with stress concentration at the spoke area, potentially resulting in spoke fracture. Continued use …

KTM 400 LC4 1998–2003 KTM 640 Adventure 1998–2003 KTM 640 LC4 1998–2003

Honda: Steering Gearbox

Steering
21 Jul 2005 21179 units affected Ref JP-1114932

The attachment bolts securing the hydraulic power steering gearbox to the subframe are insufficiently torqued. Repeated stationary steering operations can cause these bolts to loosen. Continued use may result in bolt fracture, …

Honda Step WGN 2005
21 Jul 2005 4257 units affected Ref JP-1114900

During assembly, improper brake fluid injection causes excessive force at the brake reservoir tank and brake master cylinder junction, causing the rubber seal at this junction to fold and leak fluid. Continued …

Daihatsu Mira 2005
21 Jul 2005 15360 units affected Ref JP-1114892

②In the front suspension system, lower arms manufactured through an improper forging process were installed, and some of these lower arms developed cracks in the ball joint socket area. As a result, …

Mazda RX-8 2003–2005
21 Jul 2005 31431 units affected Ref JP-1114891

The engine control computer program is inappropriate, causing the engine to remain at high RPM and continue running even after the vehicle is stopped. High temperatures develop beneath the vehicle floor, potentially …

Mazda RX-8 2003–2005
21 Jul 2005 113908 units affected Ref JP-1114880

Battery water-proofing measures are insufficient, allowing rainwater to contact the battery top surface. When the battery is replaced with a unit other than the factory-installed battery, rainwater may enter the battery interior …

Mazda Premacy 1999–2004 ニホンフォード Isuzu Axiom 1999–2004
20 Jul 2005 373 units affected Ref JP-1114830

On medium-sized all-wheel-drive vehicles, the front brake pipe fixing method is inadequate, causing the brake pipe to resonate and crack due to brake drum vibration during braking. Continued use in this condition …

Mitsubishi KK-FL63HD 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KK-FL63HE 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KK-FL63HEX 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KK-FL63HG 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KK-FL63HGX 1999–2003 +6 more
15 Jul 2005 Ref 0360/05

Injuries — Risk of injury: Possible dislodgement of the rubber sealing boots protecting the steering tie rod, that can result in rapid wear and possible tie rod end separation with loss of …

Mazda: Vehicle Body

Loss of control
13 Jul 2005 424 units affected Ref JP-1114760

The hood locking mechanism securing the hood to the vehicle body contains insufficiently welded strikers attached to the hood. Continued use in this condition may cause the striker weld to separate. If …

Mazda Anfini RX-7 1996

Motor vehicle recall — Fire

Fire risk Ireland
8 Jul 2005 Ref 0358/05

Fire — Risk of fire. The second heating system is inadvertently activated during a garage/dealer intervention on the heating system, the structure of the second heating system can overheat; burning smell and …

Subaru: Door

Steering
6 Jul 2005 85160 units affected Ref JP-1114620

Some rear door exterior handle door-open levers have defective riveting at the pivot point. This causes the lever to not fully return when the door is closed, preventing the latch from securing …

Subaru Legacy 2003–2004

Shin-Kobe/Kobe: Axle

Wheel / axle
5 Jul 2005 1627 units affected Ref JP-1114690

The fastening torque specification for the front axle mounting bolts is inappropriate. Repeated loads during snow removal operations may cause bolt loosening. Additionally, on some vehicles, paint residue remained on the front …

コべルコ LK40Z 1992–2005 コべルコ LK50Z 1992–2005 神鋼 LK40Z 1992–2005 神鋼 LK50Z 1992–2005

Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
5 Jul 2005 29286 units affected Ref JP-1114630

The impeller material in the fuel pump is unsuitable, causing the impeller to swell and deform due to fuel components, potentially interfering with the impeller case. Continued operation may result in impeller …

Suzuki Escudo 2004–2005 Suzuki Swift 2004–2005
4 Jul 2005 81 units affected Ref JP-1212400

Improper solder joints on internal terminals of the injection relay controlling fuel supply and the main relay controlling power supply may cause relay malfunction. Continued use in this condition could result in …

ドカテイ Monster 400 2004

Nissan: Brake Light

Brakes
30 Jun 2005 147 units affected Ref JP-1114700

Due to improper electrical circuitry in the lighting system, the brake light does not illuminate when the auxiliary braking device (electromagnetic retarder) is activated. Additionally, this defect can damage the brake light …

Nissan Condor 2004–2005

Mitsubishi: Axle

Wheel / axle
29 Jun 2005 5442 units affected Ref JP-1114680

Insufficient strength in the knuckle stopper area of the front axle can result in excessive stress on the kingpin boss during vehicle cornering and similar operations, potentially causing cracks in the stopper …

Mitsubishi KC-MJ218F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MJ219L 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MJ629F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK219F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK219J 1993–2004 +19 more
29 Jun 2005 2068 units affected Ref JP-1114660

The cooling water hose of the fluid-type auxiliary braking device mounted on the transmission has insufficient durability. Cracks develop due to vibration during operation, and in some cases the hose becomes detached. …

Mitsubishi KC-FV513HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FV514HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FV515HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JDR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JGR 1996–2005 +27 more
29 Jun 2005 4585 units affected Ref JP-1114590

The air charge pipe, which supplies compressed air to the brake system air tank, has insufficient strength. Cracks may develop in this pipe due to vehicle body vibration and similar factors. If …

Mitsubishi KC-MS822P 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KC-MS822PA 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KC-MU612T 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS85KN 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS86MM 1995–2005 +3 more

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
29 Jun 2005 2488 units affected Ref JP-1114580

Some airbag control units were mistakenly equipped with a passenger vehicle G-sensor (high sensitivity type). Continued use in this condition may cause the airbag to inadvertently deploy due to strong road surface …

Mitsubishi KL-FP50JDR 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JGR 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KFXD 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KHX 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KLX 1999–2003 +27 more

Honda: Fuel Tank

Loss of control
24 Jun 2005 1060 units affected Ref JP-1212390

The vent ring (with a vent valve to prevent liquid fuel from being drawn into the fuel vapor canister during operation) welded to the resin fuel tank has improper molding. Repeated expansion …

Honda Crossroad 1993–1998
24 Jun 2005 Ref 0321/05

Injuries — Risk of injury. The front suspension lower ball joint may wear and become loose; in extreme case ball joint may separate from knuckle and cause loss of steering control.

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.