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
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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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
31 Jan 2002 55458 units affected Ref JP-1108010

Four-wheel drive vehicles' front-drive propeller shafts have insufficient durability in the rear universal joint. Grease leakage from the universal joint causes inadequate lubrication, resulting in noise. Continued operation may lead to universal …

Mazda Bongo Friendee 1995–2001 ニホンフォード Freida 1995–2001

Mitsubishi: ABS

Brakes
29 Jan 2002 22417 units affected Ref JP-2102000

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) control program in the braking system is defective. When braking while turning the steering wheel sharply immediately after ABS operation ceases, the ABS may malfunction, resulting in …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1999–2001
29 Jan 2002 15065 units affected Ref JP-1108020

In the engine, vacuum pump shafts used in the brake booster and exhaust gas recirculation system have inadequate heat treatment, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Shaft fracture prevents negative pressure …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2000–2001

Ford: Headlights

Fire risk
25 Jan 2002 14065 units affected Ref JP-1209280

Due to improper internal structure of the headlight switch in the lighting system, electrical resistance increases at the internal contacts, causing overheating and degradation. This may result in headlights failing to illuminate …

Ford Explorer 1994–2000

BMW: Steering handlebar

Steering
24 Jan 2002 512 units affected Ref JP-1209271

In the steering system, the threaded hole for mounting the top bridge that secures the steering handlebar at the frame end was machined improperly. Residual material in the threaded hole causes galvanic …

BMW BMW R 1200 C 1997–1998

Subaru: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
24 Jan 2002 205376 units affected Ref JP-1107990

In the fuel system, the fuel hose material used in engines with electronic fuel injection and no turbocharger is inappropriate. This material loses flexibility at high temperatures. If use continues in this …

Subaru Vivio 1995–1998
23 Jan 2002 49422 units affected Ref JP-2201990

Due to improper structure of the crankshaft pulley in the engine, the rubber ring for vibration damping may fracture. Continued operation in this condition can cause the ring to shift, producing abnormal …

Mercedes-Benz C240 1997–2000 Mercedes-Benz C240 Station Wagon 1997–2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 1997–2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 1997–2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 1997–2000 +16 more

Volvo: Cooling System

Fire risk
17 Jan 2002 1444 units affected Ref JP-1209250

In the engine, due to improper circuitry in the control device for the cooling electric fan motor, an internal circuit short circuit may occur, causing the motor to continue operating without stopping. …

Volvo Volvo S80 1998–1999
17 Jan 2002 761 units affected Ref JP-1209240

The steering column electrical circuit in the steering lock mechanism is improper. When the ignition switch is activated, the steering lock may fail to disengage. If the vehicle is operated in this …

Chevrolet Corvette 1998–2000

Dodge: Wiring

Fire risk
10 Jan 2002 138 units affected Ref JP-1209210

In the electrical system, moisture and other contaminants may enter the unused power seat wiring connector terminals located beneath the driver's seat. If a power seat fuse is installed in the fuse …

Dodge Road Trek 2000–2001

Mazda/Ford: Fan Belt

Steering
20 Dec 2001 10589 units affected Ref JP-2101980

In the engine, some belt tensioners that maintain tension on the accessory drive belt for the alternator and other components have insufficient crimping at the mounting shaft, which can cause the belt …

Ford Escape 2000–2001 Mazda MPV 2000–2001 Mazda Tribute 2000–2001
20 Dec 2001 7250 units affected Ref JP-1107970

In the brake system, the brake booster manufacturing process was inadequate, resulting in some units where the diaphragm is pinched in the booster housing. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Ford Escape 2001 Mazda Tribute 2001
10 Dec 2001 492 units affected Ref JP-1209160

In the braking system, the vacuum hose on the intake manifold side of the power booster has inappropriate material composition. This hose may swell due to penetration by vaporized engine oil contained …

Chrysler Neon 1999–2001
5 Dec 2001 31545 units affected Ref JP-1107940

In the brake system, improper work during manufacturing of the vacuum hose for the power booster has resulted in foreign material remaining in the check valve within the hose. If operation continues …

Mazda Scrum 2001 Suzuki Every 2001 Suzuki Carry 2001

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
4 Dec 2001 5476 units affected Ref JP-2101970

The driver-side airbag device has an improperly shaped fabric airbag cover that retains the stored bag. During airbag deployment, the lower portion of the steering wheel pad may fracture at locations other …

Toyota Windom 2001 Toyota Camry 2001
4 Dec 2001 84 units affected Ref JP-1107930

The power steering hydraulic hose routing in the steering system is improper. During steering operation, the hose may interfere with the driver seat cover or vehicle frame. Continued use in this condition …

古河 SL302 1999–2001 日立 LX20SL-3 1999–2001
29 Nov 2001 1723 units affected Ref JP-1107920

In the power transmission system, the safety wire installed to prevent bolt loosening between the engine flywheel and torque converter input plate has insufficient strength. Engine vibration causes the wire to fray …

カトウ Kato KR-10H Rafter 1991–1996

Ferrari: Wheel

Wheel / axle
22 Nov 2001 143 units affected Ref JP-1209170

In the running gear, the wheel bolt mounting hole sleeve lacks sufficient strength. Repeated wheel attachment and detachment may cause metal fatigue of the sleeve, or excessive torque during bolt installation may …

Ferrari 550 Maranello 1996–1999

Nissan/Isuzu: Fuse

Brakes
22 Nov 2001 82 units affected Ref JP-1107910

In the electrical system of high-specification ambulances, the capacity of fusible links in lighting circuits and the shape of mounting terminals are inadequate. Under high-load continuous energization, the terminal area generates heat, …

Isuzu Fargo 1994–1997 Nissan Caravan 1994–1997

Nissan/Mazda: Engine - Other

Loss of control
22 Nov 2001 302584 units affected Ref JP-1107890

Defective solder joints have been identified inside the cam angle sensor and crankshaft angle sensor in the engine. Continued use in this condition may cause internal shorts in the sensors, preventing normal …

Mazda Familia 1998–2000 Nissan AD 1998–2000 Nissan Avenir 1998–2000 Nissan Wingroad 1998–2000 Nissan Expert 1998–2000 +5 more

Land Rover: Seat

Brakes
21 Nov 2001 84 units affected Ref JP-1209144

On 3-door vehicles, the driver and front passenger seats have improperly machined mounting holes in the backrest recline lever cover. The lever can interfere with the cover and fail to return to …

Land Rover Freelander 2000–2001

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.