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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Nissan: Engine Block

Loss of control
4 Apr 2000 6033 units affected Ref JP-1106160

In the engine, during driving, the chain driven by the left-side camshaft resonates, creating abnormal loads on the camshaft. If operation continues in this condition, the camshaft may fracture in the worst …

Nissan AD 1998–2000 Nissan Expert 1998–2000 Nissan Serena 1998–2000 Nissan Presage 1998–2000

Dyna Pack: Wheel Bearing

Wheel / axle
4 Apr 2000 242 units affected Ref JP-1106150

Some bearing nuts securing tires to the front axle have insufficient tightening. This causes play in the bearing portions of the outer axles on both sides among the three wheels mounted on …

ダイナパック CP205 1998–1999
28 Mar 2000 98 units affected Ref JP-1207970

In the brake system, the rubber hose connecting the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause the rubber hose to …

Ferrari 456 GT 1998–1999 Ferrari F355 Spider 1998–1999 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 1998–1999

Other: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
9 Mar 2000 9 units affected Ref JP-1207960

In the fuel system, improper routing of the fuel line between the fuel pump and fuel filter causes cracks to develop near the filter connection point due to vibration, resulting in fuel …

その他 RTF600-7 1998–2000
9 Mar 2000 11 units affected Ref JP-1207950

The vacuum check valve in the brake booster contains defective material in part of the valve. Internal damage to the check valve can cause fragments to obstruct the vacuum circuit, reducing brake …

Citroen Xsara 1999
7 Mar 2000 188 units affected Ref JP-1207920

The steering handlebar has insufficient structural strength around the mounting holes for wiring retention fixtures, causing cracks to develop. Continued use in this condition may result in handlebar fracture, rendering the vehicle …

Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 1998–1999

Mazda: Steering Gearbox

Steering
1 Mar 2000 33 units affected Ref JP-1106140

Certain steering racks in the steering gearbox of the steering system have inadequate heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may cause teeth on the steering rack to fracture, potentially resulting in …

Mazda MPV 2000

Peugeot: Engine General

Steering
29 Feb 2000 493 units affected Ref JP-1207910

The electrical wiring for the anti-theft device has improper routing, causing interference with the steering column. Continued use in this condition may damage the wiring insulation, potentially causing a short circuit that …

Peugeot Peugeot 406 Sedan 2.0 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Sedan V6 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Break V6 1998–1999
29 Feb 2000 887 units affected Ref JP-1207900

In the negative pressure check valve of the brake booster, some spring housings are made of inappropriate material. The housing may fracture, and its fragments can obstruct the negative pressure circuit, reducing …

Peugeot Peugeot 106 S16 1999–2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1999–2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1999–2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1999–2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style Premium 1999–2000 +2 more

Peugeot: Fuel Filter

Fuel leak
29 Feb 2000 2011 units affected Ref JP-1207891

The aluminum fuel filter container, installed between the fuel tank and fuel pump, has improper machining at the container joint. Continued use in this condition may cause corrosion of the container, which …

Peugeot Peugeot 206 S16 1999 Peugeot Peugeot 206 XS 1999 Peugeot Peugeot 206 XT 1999 Peugeot Peugeot 206 XT Premium 1999

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
25 Feb 2000 116 units affected Ref JP-2201490

Due to improper circuitry on the side airbag deployment control unit's PCB, the passenger-side side airbag may deploy when starting the engine.

Honda Inspire 1999 Honda Saber 1999

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
24 Feb 2000 200 units affected Ref JP-2201480

In vehicles where the passenger seat airbag deployment function has been disabled via software at the user's request, depending on the circumstances of a collision, the software-only disable may not prevent deployment. …

Volkswagen VW Golf CLI 1995–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf CL Diesel 1995–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf GLI 1995–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI 16V 1995–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf VR6 1995–1998 +7 more

Toyota: Power Steering

Steering
24 Feb 2000 22455 units affected Ref JP-2201470

In the steering gear system, some pinion shaft bearings in the steering gear have machining defects. These defective bearings can sustain damage, causing the pinion shaft to migrate axially within the steering …

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1996–1997

Toyota: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
24 Feb 2000 34612 units affected Ref JP-1207840

In the fuel system, seals at the connection points between rubber fuel hoses and metal fuel pipes (supply and return lines) in the engine compartment are inadequately sealed. Continued use in this …

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–1999
22 Feb 2000 168 units affected Ref JP-1207860

The check valve spring housing in the brake booster vacuum check valve contains material defects in some units. Housing fracture can occur, and resulting debris may obstruct the vacuum circuit, reducing brake …

Renault Twingo 1999 Renault Clio 1999
22 Feb 2000 923 units affected Ref JP-1106110

In the bracket securing the brake pedal of the braking system to the vehicle body, the support shaft of the brake pedal may not be properly riveted. If use continues in this …

Nissan Safari 1999–2000
22 Feb 2000 21 units affected Ref JP-1106090

The clamps securing electrical wiring to the frame lack sufficient holding force. Continued use in this condition allows vehicle vibration to cause the wiring to move and contact the frame, damaging the …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 1987–1989

Hino: Shock Absorber

Wheel / axle
22 Feb 2000 228 units affected Ref JP-1106080

The mounting bracket of the rear shock absorber has an improper shape. Continued use in this condition may cause the mounting bracket and axle housing to interfere due to vehicle vibration, resulting …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1998–1999
17 Feb 2000 4 units affected Ref JP-1207880

Certain brake light switches in the brake light control circuit have manufacturing defects. If continued in use, the electronic circuit may fail, and in worst cases, the brake lights may flash or …

BMW Alpina Alpina B10-V8 1999–2000

BMW: Brake Light

Brakes
17 Feb 2000 1651 units affected Ref JP-1207850

A manufacturing defect exists in some brake light switches in the brake light control circuit. If use continues in this condition, the electronic circuit may fail, and in the worst case, the …

BMW BMW 318i 1999 BMW BMW 320i 1999 BMW BMW 323i 1999 BMW BMW 328Ci 1999 BMW BMW 328iA 1999 +8 more
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207823

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

マセラテイ 3200GT 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207822

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

マセラテイ 3200GT 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207821

In vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, improper routing of the hose between the automatic transmission and oil cooler causes the metal fitting of the hose to interfere with the brake pipe. Continued …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
10 Feb 2000 1156 units affected Ref JP-2201450

The brake master cylinder reservoir cap has an inadequate structure. When brake fluid level drops due to repeated brake pedal operation and negative pressure develops inside the reservoir, moisture can enter the …

Volkswagen VW Sharan VR6 GL 1997–1998
10 Feb 2000 628 units affected Ref JP-2201440

Due to improper design of the brake master cylinder reservoir cap, repeated brake pedal operation causes brake fluid level to drop and negative pressure to develop in the reservoir tank. When negative …

Ford Galaxy 1997–1998

John Deere: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Feb 2000 5 units affected Ref JP-1207830

In the fuel system, the fuel pump shaft support structure is inadequate, allowing air ingress from the shaft seal area. If operation continues in this condition, air can accumulate in the fuel …

ジョンディア LX230-5 1998–1999
8 Feb 2000 530 units affected Ref JP-1106060

In the braking system, improper assembly exists at the joint of the brake pipe for the left front wheel and rear wheel brake pipes. During hard braking or braking on slippery road …

Toyota Toyota Ambulance 1997–1999
8 Feb 2000 136 units affected Ref JP-1106052

In the steering system, the pin outer diameter dimension of the mounting section for the angle adjustment cylinder (tilt handle) that adjusts the angle of the steering wheel may be inappropriate. If …

日立 EX125WD-5 1999

Saab: Lubrication System

Fire risk
20 Jan 2000 160 units affected Ref JP-1207800

In the engine, certain oil pressure sensors in the lubrication system have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition can cause cracks to develop in the oil pressure sensor, leading to oil …

サーブ 9-3 1998–1999 サーブ 9-5 1998–1999

Mitsubishi: Door

Steering
14 Jan 2000 24376 units affected Ref JP-2101420

At the boarding area, some vehicles have improper mounting, adjustment, external handle geometry, and door-opening rod design on the rear door, resulting in heavy door-opening operation. If continued use proceeds in this …

Mitsubishi RVR 1997–1999

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.