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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Mitsubishi: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
26 Jul 2000 80754 units affected Ref JP-1106460

The plastic cap that secures accessory components such as the fuel pump and gauge unit on the fuel tank in the fuel system has improper shape and fastening specifications. Continued use in …

Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 1994–1999 Mitsubishi Legnum 1994–1999
26 Jul 2000 1529 units affected Ref JP-1106430

The front-wheel brake hose, specifically the section between the front-wheel brake caliper and the bracket on the suspension upper arm, has insufficient durability. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to …

Mitsubishi Pajero 1994
21 Jul 2000 17 units affected Ref JP-2201580

In the braking system, the pressure control valve that regulates braking force at the rear wheels has inadequate sealing. When the vehicle continues to be used on roads where de-icing agent (salt) …

Ford Mondeo 1996
18 Jul 2000 1197 units affected Ref JP-2201572

The hydraulic piping routing of the power steering assist device is improper in some cases. Continued use in this condition may cause the piping to contact the vibration damper mounting bracket of …

Volkswagen VW Passat 1997–1999 Volkswagen VW Passat Wagon 1997–1999
18 Jul 2000 1197 units affected Ref JP-2201571

Improper routing of electrical wiring that controls the automatic transmission and ABS (anti-lock braking system) may cause contact between the electrical wiring and the vibration damper mounting bracket on the steering mechanism. …

Volkswagen VW Passat 1997–1999 Volkswagen VW Passat Wagon 1997–1999
18 Jul 2000 89 units affected Ref JP-1208200

Certain brackets securing the air tank of the pneumatic braking system to the vehicle body have insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracking of the bracket, and in the …

Volvo Volvo FH12 1996–2000 Volvo Volvo FM12 1996–2000
12 Jul 2000 10905 units affected Ref JP-1208190

Improper fastening of bolts securing the vibration damping device in the steering mechanism may cause the bolts to loosen during continued use, resulting in power steering oil leakage. In the worst case, …

Mercedes-Benz E230 1995–1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 Station Wagon 1995–1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 1995–1997
4 Jul 2000 44 units affected Ref JP-1106410

Certain disc brake calipers in the braking system have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the caliper, and in the worst case, brake fluid may …

コべルコ RK250-5 1999–2000 コべルコ RK500 1999–2000 神鋼 RK250-5 1999–2000
4 Jul 2000 253 units affected Ref JP-1106400

In the braking system, certain disk brake calipers have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the affected calipers, and in the worst case, brake fluid …

タダノ TR160M 1999–2000 タダノ TR-250F 1999–2000 タダノ TR-250M 1999–2000 タダノ TR350M 1999–2000

Rover: Engine Block

Steering
22 Jun 2000 770 units affected Ref JP-1208140

The idler pulley (belt tension adjustment pulley) that regulates the belt tension for auxiliary components such as the engine coolant pump lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result in …

ローバー Land Rover Discovery V8I 1999–2000

Defect: Axle

Brakes
21 Jun 2000 826 units affected Ref JP-1208120

The rear-wheel axle has improper casting-process defects during manufacturing. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the axle brake-disc mounting flange. In the worst case, axle breakage could …

ドカテイ 748 1994–1998 ドカテイ 916 1994–1998 ドカテイ 916SPS 1994–1998 ドカテイ 996 1994–1998
20 Jun 2000 8633 units affected Ref JP-1106350

Improper routing of brake pipes may cause contact with the vehicle body. Continued use in this condition risks corrosion of the brake pipe plating, potentially resulting in brake pipe deterioration.

Subaru Sambar 1999

Honda: Seat Belt

Airbag
9 Jun 2000 3640 units affected Ref JP-1208132

In the passenger seat airbag warning system, certain warning switches within the seat belt buckle have manufacturing defects, which may cause the warning to not be cancelled even when the seat belt …

Honda Inspire 1999–2000

Honda: Seat Belt

Airbag
9 Jun 2000 3640 units affected Ref JP-1208131

The seat belt attachment warning device and airbag warning device for the driver's seat contain defective warning switches within the seat belt buckle. As a result, even when the seat belt is …

Honda Inspire 1999–2000

Honda: Seat Belt

Airbag
9 Jun 2000 11268 units affected Ref JP-1106362

The warning switch in the seat belt buckle for the front passenger seat contains defective units due to manufacturing defects. Even when the seat belt is correctly fastened, the warning may not …

Honda Avancier 1999–2000

Honda: Seat Belt

Airbag
9 Jun 2000 11268 units affected Ref JP-1106361

The seat belt attachment warning device and airbag warning device for the driver's seat contain defective warning switches within the seat belt buckle. As a result, even when the seat belt is …

Honda Avancier 1999–2000

Ford: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Jun 2000 9927 units affected Ref JP-1208110

The crimped section of the fuel pump and fuel hose clamp located inside the fuel tank is positioned improperly. Continued use in this condition may cause the crimped section and fuel pump …

Ford Taurus 1995–1996 Ford Taurus SHO 1995–1996
8 Jun 2000 1955 units affected Ref JP-1208100

The connector joining the vacuum hose to the brake booster in the braking system has inadequate structural strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the connector, potentially …

オペル Astra 1995–1997 オペル Astra Cabriolet 1995–1997 オペル Astra Wagon 1995–1997
31 May 2000 43 units affected Ref JP-1106330

The power steering pump mounting bracket on the steering system has manufacturing defects in the mounting holes. Continued use in this condition may cause the power steering pump mounting bolts to loosen, …

コべルコ SK100W-2 1998–2000 神鋼 SK100W-2 1998–2000
30 May 2000 399 units affected Ref JP-1106320

The front axle grease tube routing is improper, causing the grease tube to contact the front brake pipe in some vehicles. If operation continues in this condition, the plating on the brake …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 1995–2000
23 May 2000 28 units affected Ref JP-1208092

The rear wheel brake hose is improperly attached to the vehicle body. Continued use in this condition may result in hose damage from vibration during operation, potentially causing brake fluid leakage and …

ビューエル S3 Thunderbolt 1998–1999

Buell: Fuel Filter

Fire risk
23 May 2000 427 units affected Ref JP-1208091

The fuel hose connection point of the fuel filter lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause damage to the connection, potentially resulting in fuel leakage and fire hazard.

ビューエル S3 Thunderbolt 1998–1999 ビューエル X1 Lightning 1998–1999

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
23 May 2000 71453 units affected Ref JP-1106292

The electrical noise filtering circuit in the airbag control unit is inadequate. Power noise generated during engine startup may damage the control unit, potentially causing the airbag to deploy while driving.

Mitsubishi RVR 1997–2000 Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis 1997–2000
23 May 2000 159739 units affected Ref JP-1106291

In the braking system, the intake point for brake booster vacuum is positioned improperly, causing combustion byproducts from the engine to accumulate inside the pipes. Continued use in this condition may result …

Mitsubishi RVR 1997–2000 Mitsubishi Galant 1997–2000 Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis 1997–2000 Mitsubishi Legnum 1997–2000

Toyota: Shift Lever/Pedal

Steering
23 May 2000 8130 units affected Ref JP-1106250

In manual transmission vehicles, the shift mechanism mounting section on the steering column has insufficient structural strength. Repeated shift operations with excessive force may cause cracks in the mounting section, and in …

Toyota Lite Ace, Town Ace 1999–2000

Audi: Other (Suspension)

Steering
22 May 2000 435 units affected Ref JP-2201530

During high-speed driving exceeding legal speed limits or under certain road conditions, abrupt steering inputs may cause unexpected steering response behavior or difficulty in vehicle control, with the potential for loss of …

Audi Audi TT Coupe 1.8 T quattro 1999–2000
18 May 2000 192 units affected Ref JP-1208080

The connector strength between the reservoir tank hose in the brake master cylinder is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the connector, and in the worst …

Alfa Romeo Alfa Spider 2.0 TS 16V 1998–1999
17 May 2000 47272 units affected Ref JP-1208070

The vacuum hose of the brake booster was manufactured using an inappropriate method. Continued use in this state may cause thermal degradation cracks to develop at the hose end. In the worst …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.6 1995–1999

Rover: Power Steering

Steering
16 May 2000 2333 units affected Ref JP-2201520

The power steering pump in the steering system contains a manufacturing defect in the pump drive shaft. Continued use in this condition may result in drive shaft failure, and in the worst …

ローバー Land Rover Discovery TDI 1996–1997

Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
11 May 2000 744 units affected Ref JP-1106241

The electrical connectors for passageway lights and step lights, as well as spare connectors, employ non-waterproof designs with narrow terminal spacing. Continued use in this condition allows de-icing agents and similar contaminants …

Isuzu Gala 1996–2000

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.