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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14 May 2002 83 units affected Ref JP-1108340

In the electrical system, the mounting position of the fixing clamp for the fuel pump wiring harness is improper, causing the main harness to interfere with the clamp. Continued use in this …

Kawasaki Vulcan1500MeanStreak 2000–2002
13 May 2002 4869 units affected Ref JP-1108330

The rectifier in the electrical system has insufficient heat dissipation, causing solder cracks in internal joints that disable the constant voltage function. This results in the battery entering an overcharge state, reducing …

Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar 2000–2002

Pontiac: Starting System

Fire risk
9 May 2002 380 units affected Ref JP-1209490

The ignition switch circuit in the engine starting system is improperly designed. When starting takes longer than normal and the ignition key is held in the cranking position for extended periods, excessive …

ポンテアック Grandam SE Sedan 1995–1997 ポンテアック Grandam SE Sedan V6 1995–1997

Toyota: Starting Device

Fire risk
9 May 2002 37573 units affected Ref JP-1209480

In the engine starting device, due to an improper ignition switch circuit, extended cranking during startup causes excessive current to flow through the switch. This generates internal heat, melting internal plastics, and …

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–2000

Komatsu: Power Steering

Steering
25 Apr 2002 3 units affected Ref JP-1108320

In the steering system, the mounting bolts of the hydraulic power steering cylinder have improper dimensions. Repeated steering operations may cause these bolts to fracture, resulting in hydraulic fluid leakage from the …

小松 - 1999–2001

Komatsu: Wiring

Fire risk
25 Apr 2002 48 units affected Ref JP-1108310

In the electrical system, the fastening method for the starter motor wiring on the upper part of the torque converter case is inadequate, causing the wiring to potentially interfere with the hydraulic …

小松 - 1993–1997

Isuzu: Steering Gear Box

Steering
24 Apr 2002 1144 units affected Ref JP-2102100

In the steering system, the fixed nut in the hydraulic control section within the steering gear box may have improper machining, which can reduce hydraulic power assist function and increase steering wheel …

Isuzu Forward Juston 1997–1998

Maserati: Wiring

Fire risk
19 Apr 2002 88 units affected Ref JP-1209450

In the electrical system, engine control wiring routed improperly in the engine compartment may be pinched by accessory brackets. Vehicle vibration can damage this wiring, causing short circuits that result in engine …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1998–2000 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1998–2000
18 Apr 2002 20518 units affected Ref JP-1209430

In the braking system, the rubber diaphragm of the pressure switch in the traction control unit (mechanism that prevents tire slippage on slippery road surfaces) has insufficient durability. Continued use in this …

Volvo Volvo 850 1992–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT 1992–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT Estate 1992–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 Estate 1992–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 Turbo 1992–1995 +1 more

Rover: ABS

Brakes
18 Apr 2002 1862 units affected Ref JP-1209422

The ABS control unit program is inappropriate. When fine metal particles adhere to the ABS sensor, the speed signal may not be recognized correctly, and the ABS may malfunction during low-speed braking, …

ローバー Land Rover Discovery V8i 1998–2002

Nissan: Steering Gear Box

Steering
11 Apr 2002 1088 units affected Ref JP-1108270

In the steering system, certain fixed nuts in the hydraulic control section within the steering gear box have improper machining. Continued use in this condition may result in degradation of hydraulic power …

Nissan - 1997–1998
4 Apr 2002 147 units affected Ref JP-1108250

Replacement steering shafts contain defective welds at the intermediate shaft joint (connecting shaft between steering wheel and gearbox). Continued use of vehicles with this installed replacement part may result in joint fracture, …

Daihatsu Delta Wide Wagon 1985–1991 Toyota Toyota Town Ace Van 1985–1991 Toyota Toyota Town Ace Van 4WD 1985–1991 Toyota Toyota Town Ace Wagon 1985–1991 Toyota Toyota Town Ace Wagon 4WD 1985–1991

Volvo: Power Steering

Steering
28 Mar 2002 489 units affected Ref JP-2202070

In the steering system, the support method for the power steering hydraulic piping is inadequate. Engine vibration can cause the nut at the hydraulic pipe connection to loosen, resulting in oil leakage. …

Volvo S80 1999

Mitsubishi: Starting System

Fire risk
26 Mar 2002 344806 units affected Ref JP-1108200

The starter switch in the starting device contains improperly machined components. Repeated starting operations may cause the starter key to return slowly. Continued use in this condition can cause the starter key …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1994–2001

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
22 Mar 2002 115 units affected Ref JP-1209410

The weld at the filter joint in the passenger-side airbag inflator is inadequate. During airbag deployment, the filter joint may separate and the outer cylinder may rupture. As a result, insufficient inflation …

Honda Inspire Saber 1999–2000

Mitsubishi: MG500S / MG500S(E)

Loss of control
22 Mar 2002 12 units affected Ref JP-1108220

The control device (controller) for the work implement (blade) has improper programming. If wiring for the controller experiences poor contact, disconnection, or similar faults, the stored blade may suddenly actuate. In the …

Mitsubishi MG500S 1996–2001 Mitsubishi MG500S(E) 1996–2001

Opel: Engine Unit

Steering
12 Mar 2002 3762 units affected Ref JP-1209390

In the engine, improper adhesion of the vibration-damping rubber ring on the crankshaft pulley may cause the bond to separate, generating abnormal noise. If operation continues in this condition, the belt may …

オペル Omega 1997–1999 オペル Omega Wagon 1997–1999 オペル Vectra 1997–1999 オペル Vectra Wagon 1997–1999
12 Mar 2002 448 units affected Ref JP-1209380

The master cylinder seals in the braking system use material with insufficient cold-resistance. When brake operation occurs at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the seal deforms, and in the worst case, fluid leakage occurs, …

Mercedes-Benz A160 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz A190 2000–2001

Honda: Engine Block

Steering
28 Feb 2002 720 units affected Ref JP-2202060

The crankshaft timing belt guide plate mounting surface in the engine is improperly machined, resulting in insufficient mounting surface area in some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the pulley …

Honda Civic Coupe 1995–1996
28 Feb 2002 26 units affected Ref JP-1209360

In the front-wheel brake system, the rubber grommet securing the speedometer cable near the brake pipe has an inappropriate structure and shape. Vibration of the cable causes the grommet to wear, which …

BMW BMW R 1150 GS 2001
28 Feb 2002 2145 units affected Ref JP-1108140

In pneumatic parking brake systems, improper installation of wheel cylinder boots may result in insufficient sealing. Water ingress into the boot causes corrosion of the draw rod and wedge rod, leading to …

Isuzu GIGA 1999–2001
28 Feb 2002 22626 units affected Ref JP-1108130

In the braking system of two-wheel-drive vehicles (excluding turbocharged models), the left rear wheel brake pipe is inadequately secured. This can cause resonance vibration during high-speed driving, which may crack the brake …

Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 1998–2001
14 Feb 2002 47 units affected Ref JP-1108120

In the front axle suspension devices of vehicles equipped with standard floor air suspension, improper welding has been found on lateral rod brackets. Cracks may develop, and continued use in this condition …

Nissan - 2000–2001
14 Feb 2002 50 units affected Ref JP-1108100

On vehicles equipped with one-step floor air suspension, improper welding has been found on the lower torque rod bracket of the front axle suspension. Cracks can develop in this bracket, and continued …

Nissan - 2000–2001
14 Feb 2002 182 units affected Ref JP-1108090

In vehicles equipped with air springs on the front wheels, insufficient lateral member strength may cause the member to fracture. In worst case, increased lateral vehicle drift could cause the air spring …

Nissan - 1999–2001
7 Feb 2002 13820 units affected Ref JP-1108070

In the brake light switch of vehicles with automatic transmissions, the contact material of the switch is inappropriate, causing heat generation due to electrical discharge between contacts. In the worst case, shaft …

Suzuki Swift 2000–2001

Peugeot: Airbag

Airbag
31 Jan 2002 10 units affected Ref JP-2202020

The passenger seat airbag control unit contains defective electrical circuitry. Upon collision or similar impact, normal signals may not be transmitted, resulting in the airbag failing to deploy or deploying insufficiently.

Peugeot Peugeot 206 XT 2000–2001 Peugeot Peugeot 206 XT Premium 2000–2001

Peugeot: Wiring

Steering
31 Jan 2002 361 units affected Ref JP-1209310

In the electrical system, engine control wiring routed near the steering column shaft is positioned improperly, causing interference with the steering column shaft. Vibration during driving may damage the wire insulation, and …

Peugeot Peugeot 206 CC 2000–2001
31 Jan 2002 12377 units affected Ref JP-1209300

In the braking system, the end fitting dimensions of the front brake hose are inappropriate, causing the hose to bend sharply when turning the steering wheel. Repeated steering operations may damage the …

Peugeot Peugeot 306 1993–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 ST 1993–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1993–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1993–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1993–1999 +2 more

Audi: Damping arms/rods

Wheel / axle
31 Jan 2002 787 units affected Ref JP-1209260

In the suspension system, the ball joints connecting the rear suspension upper arm, lower arm, and trailing arm have inappropriate material composition, causing corrosion at these joints. Continued use in this condition …

Audi Audi A3 1.8T Quattro 1999–2000 Audi Audi TT Coupe 1.8 T quattro 1999–2000

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.