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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12 Nov 2001 472 units affected Ref JP-1107820

In the suspension damper system, some vehicles lack the upper bolt securing the right front shock absorber bracket to the vehicle frame. Continued operation in this condition allows the bracket to deform …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2001
8 Nov 2001 932 units affected Ref JP-1209090

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

BMW BMW R 1150 GS 1999–2001
8 Nov 2001 1819 units affected Ref JP-1209080

In the fuel system, some fuel hoses have the carburetor-side securing clamp installed at an incorrect position. If operation continues in this condition, vehicle vibration may cause the hose to detach, potentially …

Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider 2000–2001 Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide 2000–2001 Harley-Davidson FXDXT Dyna Super Glide Sport 2000–2001 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport 2000–2001 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide 2000–2001
8 Nov 2001 12376 units affected Ref JP-1107840

The Active Stability Control System (ASC) braking behavior control function contains a gas-charged accumulator in the ASC hydraulic unit with insufficient diaphragm durability. Continued use may allow enclosed gas within the accumulator …

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1998 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1998
6 Nov 2001 3345 units affected Ref JP-1107790

In the electronically controlled primary braking system, foreign material may become lodged in the brake actuator (hydraulic control unit) due to manufacturing defects, causing hydraulic pressure to drop. Due to inappropriate control …

Toyota Estima Hybrid 2001

Honda/Isuzu: Engine Block

Steering
25 Oct 2001 228768 units affected Ref JP-2101960

The crankshaft timing belt guide plate mounting surface on the engine has been machined improperly, resulting in insufficient mounting surface area on some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause the …

Honda CR-X del Sol 1995–1997 Honda Integra 1995–1997 Honda Civic 1995–1997 Honda Civic Shuttle 1995–1997 Honda Civic Ferio 1995–1997 +5 more

Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Steering
25 Oct 2001 22725 units affected Ref JP-2101940

In the engine, bolts securing the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft were not adequately lubricated, resulting in insufficient clamping force in some cases. Continued operation in this condition causes bolt loosening and …

Mitsubishi Mirage 1999–2000
25 Oct 2001 226 units affected Ref JP-1209071

In the braking system, the connector joining the hose between the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir has inadequate strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in …

マセラテイ 3200GT 1999–2001

Honda: Engine Block

Steering
18 Oct 2001 114102 units affected Ref JP-2101920

In the engine, improper manufacturing process control of the crankshaft has resulted in residue adhering to the threaded portion of the pulley bolt mounting location on some units. This causes insufficient clamping …

Honda Odyssey 1997–1999
18 Oct 2001 37074 units affected Ref JP-2101910

The engine may have excessive timing belt tension, causing the crankshaft to resonate and loosen the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. In the worst case, the accessory drive crankshaft pulley may slip, disabling …

Daihatsu YRV 2000–2001 Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 2000–2001 Daihatsu Opti 2000–2001 Daihatsu Storia 2000–2001 Daihatsu Terios Kid 2000–2001 +4 more

Saab: Airbag

Airbag
16 Oct 2001 1196 units affected Ref JP-2201900

The passenger-side airbag unit has inadequate grounding. In low-humidity conditions, static electricity accumulates and, if the vehicle continues to be used in this state, discharge may occur within the airbag unit, potentially …

サーブ 900 1997–1998

Suzuki/Mazda: Door

Loss of control
11 Oct 2001 14860 units affected Ref JP-1107780

The driver-side door lock mechanism mounting screws may be insufficiently tightened, causing the screw to loosen and fall out. This results in incomplete door latch engagement, which may cause the door to …

Mazda Scrum 2001 Suzuki Every 2001 Suzuki Carry 2001
27 Sep 2001 126 units affected Ref JP-1209050

In the braking system, the bolt securing the parking brake shoe retention bracket is of improper length, resulting in insufficient tightening. Continued use in this condition may cause the bolt to loosen …

BMW BMW M3 2001

Ford: Wiper

Fire risk
27 Sep 2001 5 units affected Ref JP-1209030

The windshield wiper features an improperly designed electrical contact structure in the blade position control circuit, which is integrated into the plastic gear cover. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Ford Expedition 2000–2001 Ford Lincoln Town Car 2000–2001

Ford: Windshield Wiper

Fire risk
27 Sep 2001 19 units affected Ref JP-1209020

The windshield wiper for the front glass has an improperly designed electrical contact structure in the blade position control circuit built into the plastic gear cover. Continued use in this condition can …

Ford Lincoln Continental 2000

Komatsu: Drum/Disc

Brakes
27 Sep 2001 34 units affected Ref JP-1107770

In the braking system, improper machining of the anchor bracket bolt mounting section causes loosening of the bracket attachment. Continued use in this condition may result in bolt fracture, which could damage …

小松 - 1996–1999

Kawasaki: Wiring

Steering
27 Sep 2001 650 units affected Ref JP-1107720

In the electrical system, the meter wiring routing is improper. If continued in this condition, when the handlebar is turned fully left, the wiring may contact and be damaged by the fixing …

Kawasaki ZRX 1200R 2001
26 Sep 2001 552 units affected Ref JP-1107730

Aluminum air tanks that supply compressed air to the braking system may develop surface cracks due to improper heat treatment of the tanks. Continued use in this condition can allow cracks to …

Nissan - 1995–1997
18 Sep 2001 604 units affected Ref JP-1208990

The parking brake automatic stroke adjustment mechanism is defectively designed with insufficient engagement of the locking pawl. Continued use in this condition may cause the pawl engagement to disengage, increasing brake cable …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 1999–2000 Chrysler Voyager 1999–2000

Honda: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
13 Sep 2001 20782 units affected Ref JP-1107710

In the fuel system, foreign material contamination during manufacture of the fuel return hose (which returns fuel from the fuel injector to the tank) has resulted in insufficient hose strength in some …

Honda Life Dunk 2001

BMW: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
30 Aug 2001 639 units affected Ref JP-1208970

The fuel hose routing in the right cylinder fuel line of the engine is improper. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuel hose and fuel pipe to interfere due to …

BMW BMW R 1100 S 1998–1999
30 Aug 2001 39456 units affected Ref JP-1107650

In the parking brake system, foreign material contamination occurred during the outer coating welding process of the parking brake cable, causing cracks in the outer coating. If use continues in this condition, …

Isuzu Fargo Filly 1998–1999 Nissan Caravan Elgrand 1998–1999
30 Aug 2001 15569 units affected Ref JP-1107630

In stop lamp switches on vehicles with automatic transmissions, improper manufacturing methods allow grease applied to the pedal bracket and rust-preventive oil applied to the return spring to infiltrate the switch interior, …

Suzuki Swift 2000–2001
28 Aug 2001 699 units affected Ref JP-1107640

In pneumatic brake systems, certain pressure control valves that regulate the air compressor pressure have improper machining. This causes the control valve to remain fixed in a state that interrupts air compression, …

Nissan - 2001
23 Aug 2001 143 units affected Ref JP-1208960

In the braking system, improper routing of the brake booster vacuum hose may cause interference between the hose and the electrical wiring protection tube. Continued use in this condition could damage the …

Peugeot Peugeot 406 Sedan 2.0 2000 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 2000
7 Aug 2001 118 units affected Ref JP-1107600

In vehicles without a cab-tilt mechanism, the connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox may not be securely fixed due to improper assembly. Continued use in this condition could result in …

Isuzu Elf 1999–2001 Nissan Atlas 1999–2001 Nissan Condor 1999–2001
31 Jul 2001 33014 units affected Ref JP-2101860

In the brake system, the diaphragm inside the hydraulic boost accumulator may have insufficient durability due to improper handling during manufacturing. Continued use in this condition causes a decrease in nitrogen gas …

Mitsubishi Pajero 1999–2001
26 Jul 2001 10669 units affected Ref JP-2201852

The engine control unit (ECU) program governing engine speed control is inadequate. Under high engine load conditions, such as sharp steering input during low-speed driving, the engine may stall in the worst …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2000–2001
26 Jul 2001 10669 units affected Ref JP-2201851

The engine control unit (ECU) program that regulates engine speed during cold starts in the brake booster mechanism of the braking system is inappropriate. Immediately after starting, insufficient negative pressure is generated …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2000–2001
26 Jul 2001 507 units affected Ref JP-1208930

The parking brake's automatic lever stroke adjustment mechanism has inadequate design, causing the adjustment mechanism's pawl to not engage properly. If use continues in this condition, the brake cable may not be …

Ford Mustang Cobra 1996–1999

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.