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.

10646 recalls on record
5227 flagged safety-critical
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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

Hino: Power steering

Steering
10 Nov 2005 260 units affected Ref JP-1115490

In fire trucks, the flywheel housing bore position for the engine power steering pump is improperly positioned, resulting in some units having no backlash between the power steering pump gear and the …

Hino ADG-FD7JEWA 2004–2005 Hino ADG-FD7JGWA 2004–2005 Hino ADG-FX7JGWA 2004–2005 Hino ADG-GD7JGWA 2004–2005 Hino ADG-GX7JGWA 2004–2005 +10 more
8 Nov 2005 8616 units affected Ref JP-1115532

In large trucks, the clamp securing the fuel hose between the engine and fuel filter has insufficient strength. Engine vibration and similar factors can cause the clamp to deform, crack, or break. …

Mitsubishi KL-FP50MDR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50MGR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54MDR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54MGR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FR50MJX 2000–2005 +27 more
8 Nov 2005 8716 units affected Ref JP-1115531

In large trucks, improper assembly of the fuel hose between the engine and fuel filter causes the hose to interfere with the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) control hose due to engine vibration …

Mitsubishi KL-FP50MDR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50MGR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54MDR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54MGR 2000–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FR50MJX 2000–2005 +27 more

Suzuki: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
8 Nov 2005 803 units affected Ref JP-1115500

In plastic fuel tanks, the fuel pump retainer (fixture securing the fuel pump to the tank) may not be properly tightened. Continued use in this condition could result in fuel tank swelling …

Suzuki Skywave 2005

Mitsubishi: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
1 Nov 2005 41385 units affected Ref JP-2103010

The mechanical fuel injection pump for diesel engines has incorrect spring components installed in the fuel supply valve due to improper assembly instructions at the parts manufacturer, which may result in different …

Mitsubishi Pajero 1993–1994
26 Oct 2005 241 units affected Ref JP-1115433

On vehicles with front dual axles, the brake pipe geometry is inappropriate. When driving over a curb or step with studless tires mounted and the steering wheel turned to maximum angle, the …

Isuzu GIGA 1994–2005

Isuzu: Steering - Other

Steering
26 Oct 2005 119 units affected Ref JP-1115432

On two-axle front vehicles, due to improper tire toe angle, when studless tires are mounted and the steering wheel is turned to maximum lock while crossing a step or curb, the tire …

Isuzu GIGA 1994–2005
26 Oct 2005 22523 units affected Ref JP-1115431

① On front single-axle vehicles, due to improper tire cut angle, when studless tires are installed and the steering wheel is turned to its maximum extent while crossing a step or curb, …

Isuzu GIGA 1994–2005
25 Oct 2005 41152 units affected Ref JP-1212580

Insufficient contact capacity in the brake light switch for electrical load causes contact welding during brake actuation, resulting in burn-through or thermal deformation. Continued use may cause the brake light to remain …

Volkswagen VW Polo 2002–2005
18 Oct 2005 3722 units affected Ref JP-1115422

The power steering hydraulic pipe mounting method is inadequate, causing displacement due to engine vibration and similar factors. Depending on the pipe's fixed state, it may contact the brake pipe. Continued use …

Toyota Corolla 2000–2002 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2002

Hino: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
18 Oct 2005 10554 units affected Ref JP-1115400

The control rack notch groove in the engine fuel injection pump, which controls fuel injection quantity, has insufficient strength and may develop cracks in the notched section. If operation continues in this …

Hino KC-FN2PLCA 1995–2001 Hino KC-FN2PVEA 1995–2001 Hino KC-FN2PVFA 1995–2001 Hino KC-FN2PWCA 1995–2001 Hino KC-FN2PWEA 1995–2001 +27 more

Renault: Drum/Disc

Brakes
14 Oct 2005 1839 units affected Ref JP-1212540

In the front brake system, a brake disc of smaller diameter was incorrectly installed. During braking, part of the brake pad may disengage from the outer circumferential surface of the brake disc, …

Renault Mégane 2003–2004

Volvo: Wiring

Steering
12 Oct 2005 112 units affected Ref JP-1212590

The ground cable connecting the cab and frame is not properly secured. Due to vehicle vibration and similar conditions, this cable may break, causing poor grounding. If operation continues in this state, …

Volvo FH16 1995–2001

Komatsu: Steering

Brakes
3 Oct 2005 90 units affected Ref JP-1115390

In the steering console that secures the steering handle, the fixing method for the pivot shaft—which adjusts the steering handle angle according to driving posture—is inadequate. Consequently, the fastening bolts securing this …

Komatsu GD655-3 2002–2005 Komatsu GD755-3 2002–2005 小松 GD655-3 2002–2005

Mitsubishi: Seating

Brakes
26 Sep 2005 41414 units affected Ref JP-2102920

Certain forward-folding seats installed adjacent to emergency exits on buses have insufficient strength in their anti-tipping brackets to withstand the excessive load generated during collision or emergency braking. As a result, the …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1974–2005
20 Sep 2005 215 units affected Ref JP-1115320

Due to improper assembly of the steering joint connecting the steering upper shaft and steering lower shaft, some units have shallow engagement between the joint and upper shaft. Continued use may result …

Suzuki Every 2005 Suzuki Carry 2005

Toyota: Wiring

Loss of control
15 Sep 2005 4388 units affected Ref JP-1115180

The terminal connectors of the electrical wiring for the DC-DC converter that charges the auxiliary battery are improperly crimped. Under prolonged use with increased electrical load, such as in cold weather, oxidation …

Toyota Estima Hybrid 2001
15 Sep 2005 36612 units affected Ref JP-1115170

Some parking brake pedal stroke adjustment nuts are insufficiently tightened, causing the lock nut and adjustment nut to loosen. Continued use may increase parking brake pedal stroke, and in the worst case, …

Toyota CAA-AHR10W 2004–2005 Toyota CBA-AZR60G 2004–2005 Toyota CBA-AZR65G 2004–2005 Toyota TA-AZR60G 2004–2005 Toyota TA-AZR65G 2004–2005 +1 more

Subaru: Door

Steering
15 Sep 2005 47678 units affected Ref JP-1115140

Some rear door outer handles have defective riveting at the pivot point of the door open/close lever. When the door is closed, the lever may not fully return, resulting in the latch …

Subaru Legacy 2003–2005
14 Sep 2005 4843 units affected Ref JP-1115190

The structure connecting the valve and piston inside the hydraulic booster pressure-increase cylinder is inadequate. When brake pedal pressure is applied, hydraulic pressure may cause the valve and piston to separate. As …

Mitsubishi KK-FE63DCY 1999–2002 Mitsubishi KK-FE63DEY 1999–2002 Mitsubishi KK-FE63DGY 1999–2002 Mitsubishi KK-FE63ECY 1999–2002 Mitsubishi KK-FE63EEY 1999–2002 +5 more
14 Sep 2005 7843 units affected Ref JP-1115130

Certain bell crank ball joint socket welds contain defects. Repeated locking operations such as full-lock maneuvers can cause cracks to initiate and propagate at these weld locations. If operation continues uncorrected, crack …

Mitsubishi P-MJ527F 1982–1990 Mitsubishi P-MK525J 1982–1990 Mitsubishi P-MK527F 1982–1990 Mitsubishi P-MK527J 1982–1990 Mitsubishi P-MM527H 1982–1990 +7 more

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.