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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27 Jun 1996 6647 units affected Ref JP-1206021

Due to improper structure of the brake release button at the tip of the parking brake lever, the button may detach when the lever is pulled. If detachment occurs, the parking brake …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994–1995 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1994–1995

Rover: Steering Gearbox

Steering
6 Jun 1996 5489 units affected Ref JP-1206000

Some vehicles have insufficient fastening torque on the bolt securing the right side of the steering gearbox to the vehicle body. Continued use in this condition may cause the bolt to loosen, …

ローバー Rover 620 SLi 1995–1996 ローバー Rover 623 SLi 1995–1996
14 May 1996 184 units affected Ref JP-1205962

Some steering columns are not correctly assembled. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop at the steering column mounting point, and in the worst case, steering operation may become …

サーブ 900 1994–1995
8 May 1996 1048910 units affected Ref JP-1104572

Some radio noise suppression capacitors (condensers) attached to the ignition system wiring of the engine have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause short-circuiting and burning of the capacitor terminals, …

Nissan Gloria Patrol 1989–1994 Nissan Skyline 1989–1994 Nissan Cedric Gloria 1989–1994 Nissan Cedric Patrol 1989–1994 Nissan Cefiro 1989–1994 +6 more

Nissan: Seat Belt

Fire risk
8 May 1996 1048910 units affected Ref JP-1104571

The electrical connector cover (polyurethane) located above the belt tensioner (a device that instantly takes up slack in the front seat belt upon collision) has insufficient flame retardancy. When the device operates, …

Nissan Cima 1989–1994 Nissan Cedric Gloria 1989–1994 Nissan Leopard J-Ferry 1989–1994
23 Apr 1996 32 units affected Ref JP-1205950

The contact ring at the steering wheel attachment point may become difficult to rotate due to heat exposure in direct sunlight. Continued use in this condition could result in loss of steering …

BMW Alpina B3-3.0/1 1993–1994

Rover: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
23 Apr 1996 238 units affected Ref JP-1205940

Moisture and foreign matter can accumulate between the fuel tank and its protective underguard. Continued use in this condition may cause corrosion of the fuel tank bottom, resulting in fuel leakage and …

ローバー Range Rover 1990

Rover: Suspension Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
23 Apr 1996 1222 units affected Ref JP-1205930

1. The bolts securing the front suspension upper arm lack sufficient strength, causing cracks in some bolts. Continued use in this condition may lead to bolt fracture and loss of drivability. 2. …

ローバー Rover MG RV8 1993–1995

Peugeot: Wiring

Fire risk
18 Apr 1996 168 units affected Ref JP-1205920

Improper installation methods exist in the electrical wiring below the steering column. If use continues in this state, the wiring may contact the steering shaft, damaging the wire insulation and potentially resulting …

Peugeot Peugeot 106 XSi 1995–1996

Volvo: Wiring

Fire risk
18 Apr 1996 849 units affected Ref JP-1205910

On right-hand drive vehicles, the mounting method of the electrical wiring from the battery to the starter motor is improper, causing interference with the front cross member. Continued use in this condition …

Volvo Volvo 960 1990–1991 Volvo Volvo 960 Estate 1990–1991
11 Apr 1996 512 units affected Ref JP-1205900

The structure of the component that retains the front brake hose to the shock absorber outer cylinder is inadequate, causing the brake hose to become detached. If operation continues in this state, …

オーストラリア三菱 Diamante Wagon 1995–1996
20 Feb 1996 1741 units affected Ref JP-2100980

The towing hook attached to the lower front of the vehicle has an inappropriate shape. During road surface contact, impacts from the vehicle undercarriage are easily transmitted to the airbag sensor, which …

Mazda Familia 1994 ニホンフォード Laser 1994

Citroën: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
20 Feb 1996 3745 units affected Ref JP-1205830

The fuel vapor hose for venting air during fuel injection has insufficient heat resistance, causing cracks at connection points that may lead to fuel leakage and potentially fire.

Citroen ZX 1992–1995

Citroën: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
20 Feb 1996 1757 units affected Ref JP-1205820

The fuel vapor hose used to vent air during refueling has insufficient heat resistance, causing cracks to develop at the connection points and resulting in fuel leakage. In the worst case, this …

Citroen ZX 1991–1995
8 Feb 1996 244 units affected Ref JP-1205800

The plastic sheet inserted between the ball and socket of the ball joint used in the steering linkage connection has an inappropriate shape. Continued use in this condition may cause the ball …

Ford Mercury Sable 4-Door Sedan 1987–1988 Ford Mercury Sable 5-Door Station Wagon 1987–1988 Ford Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan 1987–1988
8 Feb 1996 6035 units affected Ref JP-1205790

The plastic sheet inserted between the ball and socket of the ball joint used in the steering apparatus connection has an improper shape. Continued use in this condition may cause the ball …

Ford Ford Taurus 4-Door Sedan 1987–1992 Ford Ford Taurus 5-Door Station Wagon 1987–1992 Ford Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan 1987–1992
30 Jan 1996 5315 units affected Ref JP-1104560

Water may enter the interior of the starter switch (electromagnetic switch) that controls current to the starter motor. This causes contact corrosion and operational failure. If use continues in this condition, heat …

Nissan Condor 1995 Nissan Condor S 1995

Hino: Starting System

Fire risk
30 Jan 1996 24096 units affected Ref JP-1104550

Water may ingress into the internal contacts of the starter motor switch (which controls current flow to the engine starter motor), causing corrosion and malfunction. If operation continues in this condition, contact …

Hino Hino Ranger 1994–1995

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Brakes
11 Jan 1996 668 units affected Ref JP-1104540

Bolts at the junction between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe may have insufficient tightening, causing looseness and resulting in exhaust gas leakage. Furthermore, the leaked exhaust gas may expose the nylon …

Isuzu GIGA Tractor 1995

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
28 Nov 1995 5 units affected Ref JP-1205750

The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter and fuel pipe in the engine compartment is mounted improperly. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuel hose to contact and become damaged …

Porsche 911 Turbo 1995

Volvo: Wiring

Fire risk
16 Nov 1995 3349 units affected Ref JP-1205740

The electrical wiring routing from the battery to the starter motor is improperly installed on right-hand drive vehicles, causing interference with the front crossmember. Continued use in this condition may damage the …

Volvo Volvo 760 GLE 1987–1990 Volvo Volvo 760 GLE Estate 1987–1990

Peugeot: Airbag

Airbag
31 Oct 1995 32 units affected Ref JP-2200940

The internal contacts of the rotary switch powering the airbag control unit integrated in the steering wheel may wear and cause poor contact. In the event of a frontal collision, the airbag …

Peugeot Peugeot 605 SV 3.0 1994
3 Aug 1995 826 units affected Ref JP-1205680

Water ingress into the wiring connector of the pressure switch controlling the brake booster hydraulic pump can accumulate and cause corrosion of connector pins. In the worst case, the booster hydraulic pump …

サーブ 9000 1991–1992
25 Jul 1995 610 units affected Ref JP-1205670

Some brake hoses connecting the master cylinder of the main brake system and the hydraulic pump for assistance have defective crimped connections at the pipe fittings. Continued use in this condition may …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 SE 1995 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1995

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
20 Jul 1995 8095 units affected Ref JP-2200910

Some vehicles lack the actuation control lever, a component internal to the airbag. In the event of a frontal collision or similar accident, the airbag may fail to deploy.

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1994–1995
18 Jul 1995 7 units affected Ref JP-1205650

Some vehicles have an improperly secured lock pin (hairpin clip) on the retainer that secures the pushrod between the brake pedal and brake master cylinder. If this lock pin is missing, the …

Ford Taurus 1994

Ford: Seat

Fire risk
25 May 1995 469 units affected Ref JP-1205630

The wiring harness for the front-seat power lumbar support (lumbar adjustment mechanism) is bundled together with steel wire in the seat cushion using cable ties. The wire's sharp end contacts the harness, …

Ford Mustang 1993–1994

AMC/Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
25 May 1995 2014 units affected Ref JP-1205620

The rubber gasket between the fuel pump and fuel tank may be tightened with uneven torque. Continued use in this condition could cause cracks in the gasket, leading to fuel leakage. In …

AMC Jeep Wrangler 1986–1993 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1986–1993

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
18 May 1995 19302 units affected Ref JP-1205610

The sharp edges of the metal floor panel at the passenger footwell may contact the airbag system wiring, potentially causing wiring damage and, in worst case, airbag malfunction.

Mercedes-Benz E220 1992–1994 Mercedes-Benz E220 Station Wagon 1992–1994 Mercedes-Benz E280 1992–1994 Mercedes-Benz E280 Station Wagon 1992–1994 Mercedes-Benz E300 4MATIC 1992–1994 +5 more

Volkswagen: Wiring

Fire risk
18 May 1995 10873 units affected Ref JP-1205600

Some electrical wiring connecting the electronic automatic transmission and computer has been incorrectly assembled. Continued use in this condition may cause wiring short circuits, potentially resulting in fire.

Volkswagen VW Corrado VR6 1993–1994 Volkswagen VW Golf CLI 1993–1994 Volkswagen VW Golf GLI 1993–1994 Volkswagen VW Golf VR6 1993–1994 Volkswagen VW Golf Cabriolet 1993–1994 +2 more

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.