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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Honda: Steering Gear Box

Steering
26 Feb 2004 240 units affected Ref JP-1210912

The bracket bolt securing the tie rod to the hydraulic power steering gear box is insufficiently tightened. During extremely low-speed maneuvers such as parking, the bolt may loosen and, if use continues, …

Honda Civic GX 2001–2002

Mitsubishi: Axle

Wheel / axle
26 Feb 2004 15 units affected Ref JP-1110430

The mounting plate securing the rear axle to the vehicle body in the oscillating-type rear axle mounting assembly lacks sufficient strength. Continued use on severely uneven road surfaces can cause the plate …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2003
26 Feb 2004 6559 units affected Ref JP-1110422

In the front suspension system, lower arms manufactured by an improper forging process were installed, and cracks have occurred in the ball joint socket portion of these lower arms. As a result, …

Mazda RX-8 2003

Hino: Engine - Other

Loss of control
6 Feb 2004 16110 units affected Ref JP-1110410

Due to improper programming in the engine control computer, when the driver performs intentional operations during driving, the speed limiter may continuously disengage, causing vehicle speed to exceed the set speed. (Note: …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2002–2004

Nissan/Isuzu: High-tension cable

Loss of control
5 Feb 2004 26423 units affected Ref JP-1110350

The connector shape at the distributor end of the high-tension cable is inappropriate, causing the cable to interfere with the distributor's ventilation hose and resulting in insufficient ventilation. If use continues, rust …

Isuzu Elf 1998–2003 Isuzu Como 1998–2003 Nissan Atlas 1998–2003 Nissan Caravan 1998–2003 Nissan Condor 1998–2003 +1 more

Lamborghini: Steering

Steering
5 Feb 2004 43 units affected Ref JP-1210810

The universal joint mounting bolts on the steering shaft may be insufficiently tightened. Vibration during driving can cause these bolts to loosen. This may result in play in the joint, and in …

Lamborghini Murciélago 2001–2003
3 Feb 2004 3365 units affected Ref JP-1110330

Improper clearance between the air pipe connected to the hand control valve that operates the parking brake and the bolt securing the radiator support bracket may cause interference between the pipe and …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2002–2003

Kato: Power Steering

Steering
27 Jan 2004 13 units affected Ref JP-2102430

The waterproof structure at the junction between the PTO (Power Take-Off) device and the hydraulic pump for operating outriggers and similar components is inadequate, and the amount of grease applied to the …

カトウ - 2001–2003

Mitsubishi/Hino: Wiring

Fire risk
22 Jan 2004 1076 units affected Ref JP-1110260

In garbage trucks with relocated battery positions, improper routing of battery wiring may cause the positive cable to interfere with the ground cable or vehicle frame components due to engine vibration and …

Hino Hino Dutro 1999–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1999–2003
21 Jan 2004 55612 units affected Ref JP-1110310

The tensioner that adjusts tension on the engine camshaft drive timing chain may exhibit inadequate durability and tracking failure, causing the timing chain and surrounding components to interfere and produce abnormal noise. …

Mazda Familia 1997–2002 Nissan AD 1997–2002 Nissan Expert 1997–2002 Nissan Sunny 1997–2002 Nissan Serena 1997–2002 +3 more

Nissan: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
21 Jan 2004 20756 units affected Ref JP-1110300

Burrs generated during the manufacturing process may remain around the fuel pump unit mounting area of the fuel tank. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the gasket, …

Nissan Teana 2003
15 Jan 2004 43 units affected Ref JP-1210800

The rear wheel brake reservoir tank is mounted in an improper position. During vehicle operation, tilting and other movements may allow air to enter the brake system. Continued use in this condition …

Triumph Speed Master 2001–2003 Triumph Bonneville America 2001–2003
15 Jan 2004 47386 units affected Ref JP-1210782

The spring mechanism inside the turn signal operating switch is inadequate. Repeated operation can cause misalignment of the auto-return mechanism components, resulting in the switch not operating smoothly. In the worst case, …

Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC S16 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 RC 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 S16 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 SW S16 1998–2003 +13 more
15 Jan 2004 47386 units affected Ref JP-1210781

In right-hand drive vehicles, the retaining clip portion of the fixing pin that secures the connecting rod between the brake pedal and master cylinder is improperly installed. Repeated braking operations may cause …

Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC S16 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 S16 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 SW S16 1998–2003 Peugeot Peugeot 206 SW XS 1998–2003 +4 more

Peugeot: Starting System

Fire risk
15 Jan 2004 1127 units affected Ref JP-1210770

Due to inadequate dimensional accuracy of the ignition switch in the starting system, the key cylinder does not rotate smoothly and may not fully return from the start position, causing the starter …

Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC 2001–2002 Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC S16 2001–2002 Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC SW S16 2001–2002 Peugeot Peugeot 206 S16 2001–2002 Peugeot Peugeot 206 SW XS 2001–2002 +2 more
15 Jan 2004 30 units affected Ref JP-1110250

Front axle hydraulic suspension brackets have insufficient strength. Cracks may develop due to vibration and impact during operation. Continued use allows cracks to propagate, altering vehicle attitude and reducing driving stability.

Nissan - 1997–2003
7 Jan 2004 1962 units affected Ref JP-1210750

Some brake light relay contacts are made of improper material. Repeated braking operations may cause these contacts to wear, weld, or develop poor contact. As a result, the brake light may remain …

Volvo Volvo V70 2002
26 Dec 2003 11 units affected Ref JP-1110280

The serration coupling between the steering shaft and gearbox is improperly matched. Continued use in this condition causes wear of the serration, which in worst case may result in insufficient engagement and …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2002–2003

BMW: Drum/Disc Brakes

Brakes
25 Dec 2003 376 units affected Ref JP-1210730

In the rear-wheel braking system, some brake caliper mounting bolts are insufficiently tightened. Vehicle vibration can cause these bolts to loosen, resulting in noise during braking. If operation continues in this condition, …

BMW BMW F650 CS 2002–2003
22 Dec 2003 393 units affected Ref JP-1110180

Improper fastening of electrical wiring (signal and power circuits) allows the wiring to contact swivel stoppers and pipe clamps during vehicle vibration, causing damage. Damaged signal wiring may result in engine shutdown …

小松メック LW250-5 1996–1997

Mitsubishi: ABS

Brakes
15 Dec 2003 2243 units affected Ref JP-2102410

When exposed to unintended spurious high-power radio waves, the ABS control unit (ECU) may misidentify wheel lock conditions due to noise mixed into wheel speed sensor signals. This can cause the ABS …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1988–1993 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1988–1993

Yamaha: Engine General

Fire risk
15 Dec 2003 5040 units affected Ref JP-1110140

Due to improper wiring of the carburetor warming device (carb warmer) used in low temperatures, a potential difference is generated between the carburetor and frame when the carb warmer operates. Consequently, if …

Yamaha Cygnus X XC125 2003

Honda: Steering Handle

Steering
11 Dec 2003 6487 units affected Ref JP-1110170

Due to improper dimensional specifications between the handle holder that secures the handlebar and the vehicle body's handle post, gaps exist at the handle holder seating surface. Running vibration and other factors …

Honda Silver Wing 2001–2003
10 Dec 2003 3 units affected Ref JP-1210700

The steering knuckle geometry of the steering system is improper, causing interference between the knuckle and the rubber boot of the ball joint on the lower arm, which can damage the boot. …

Chevrolet Astro Starcraft 2003
10 Dec 2003 114 units affected Ref JP-1210690

The steering knuckle shape of the steering apparatus is inappropriate, causing interference between the knuckle and the rubber boot of the ball joint with the lower arm. This can damage the rubber …

Chevrolet Astro 2002–2003

Porsche: Power Steering

Fire risk
9 Dec 2003 56 units affected Ref JP-1210670

Insufficient tightening of the pressure hose connection on the power steering pump may cause hydraulic fluid to leak from the connection. This increases steering effort and, in worst case scenarios, leaked hydraulic …

Porsche 911 GT2 2002–2003 Porsche 911 Turbo 2002–2003
9 Dec 2003 187 units affected Ref JP-1110120

Three-way dump truck bed frame vehicles have incorrect stopper components installed on the body cross hinge—the anti-withdrawal stopper that secures the bracket connecting the cargo bed to the hydraulic cylinder assembly. Continued …

Hino Hino Dutro 2000–2003 Isuzu Elf 2000–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2000–2003 Nissan Atlas 2000–2003 Nissan Condor 2000–2003 +1 more
3 Dec 2003 1161 units affected Ref JP-1210660

Brake pipe mounting method is inadequate, causing potential interference between the brake pipe and steering gearbox fixed bracket due to vibration during operation. This results in corrosion of the anti-rust coating on …

Hyundai Elantra 2000–2002 Hyundai Coupe 2000–2002
27 Nov 2003 48078 units affected Ref JP-1110100

The contact shape of the side marker light switch inside the combination switch is inappropriate. When the side marker lights are operated while the combination switch is held at mid-stroke during lane …

Isuzu GIGA 1996–2000
26 Nov 2003 3545 units affected Ref JP-1210610

In right-hand drive vehicles, improper routing of the power steering pipe may cause it to interfere with the alternator. Electrical current from the alternator may conduct through the pipe to the steering …

Jaguar XJ8 3.2V8 1997–2000 Jaguar XJR 4.0 Supercharged V8 1997–2000 Jaguar XJ Executive 4.0 V8 1997–2000 Jaguar Sovereign V8 1997–2000 ダイムラー Super V8 1997–2000

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.