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
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Mazda/Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 2016 208037 units affected Ref JP-1137690

In certain driver-seat airbag inflators, the container may rupture from internal pressure during airbag deployment; the root cause is undetermined. As a precautionary measure, the affected inflators will be replaced.

Mazda Atenza 2006–2014 Mazda Titan 2006–2014 Mazda Bongo 2006–2014 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2006–2014 Nissan Vanette 2006–2014
18 Feb 2016 2568 units affected Ref JP-1223120

In the rear wheel brake piping, the bolt fastening the rear brake hose to the rear brake pipe was improperly tightened during assembly, resulting in insufficient bolt tension on some vehicles. Continued …

Honda Forza Si 2013
18 Feb 2016 1288 units affected Ref JP-1223110

On the front brake hose, the material and length of the protective cover are inappropriate. During steering operation, the protective cover acts as a fulcrum, placing stress on the brake hose. Continued …

BMW BMW C600 Sport 2012–2015 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2015

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
17 Feb 2016 87 units affected Ref JP-1223100

In the engine, there is insufficient clearance between the primary chain and oil nozzle. During use, the primary chain may stretch and contact the oil nozzle. If operation continues in this condition, …

Yamaha XJR1300C 2014–2015
17 Feb 2016 152 units affected Ref JP-1137670

In the wheel crane's buffering device, the torque rod mounting support lacks sufficient strength. During hard braking, stress exceeding the fatigue limit may be applied to the mounting point of the torque …

タダノ CREVO 350 2004–2008

Niigata: Power Steering

Steering
12 Feb 2016 20 units affected Ref JP-1137630

The hydraulic pump for power steering has been assembled with improperly selected mounting bolts that are not correctly installed. Due to driving vibration and other factors, the threads of the mounting bolts …

ニイガタ Niigata NR43 Rotary Snow Plow 2015
10 Feb 2016 519 units affected Ref JP-1137590

In the power transmission and starting devices of agricultural chemical sprayers, the safety switch has inadequate dust-sealing design, allowing sand particles to enter the switch and cause it to seize. This prevents …

丸山 Shoshin Speed Sprayer 3S-H500 2013–2015 丸山 Shoshin Speed Sprayer 3S-H620 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z500 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z500-1 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z600S 2013–2015 +1 more

Isuzu: Door

Steering
9 Feb 2016 311 units affected Ref JP-1137570

The interior operating handle of the emergency exit door has improper welding, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. As a result, when the handle is operated, the weld may separate, preventing …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala Mio 2007–2010 Isuzu Isuzu Journey J 2007–2010

Hino: Door

Steering
9 Feb 2016 765 units affected Ref JP-1137560

Some emergency exit door interior operating handles have inadequate weld strength due to improper welding. As a result, if the handle is operated, the weld may separate, potentially preventing the emergency exit …

Hino Hino Melfa 2007–2010 Hino Hino Liesse 2007–2010

Hino: Power transmission system

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 419 units affected Ref JP-1137550

In transit buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the torque converter cover mounting bolts on the torque converter backing plate are inadequately tightened due to improper bolt fastening procedures and improper threading of …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2010–2015

Isuzu: Power transmission system

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 663 units affected Ref JP-1137540

In route buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the torque converter cover mounting bolts on the backing plate have insufficient axial preload due to improper bolt tightening procedures and inadequate thread machining of …

Isuzu Erga 2010–2015

Hino: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 2511 units affected Ref JP-1137530

In the gliding-sliding doors of route buses, the fixing method for the bracket of the door open-close air cylinder and the rotating shaft that opens and closes the door is inadequate, causing …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2004–2015

Isuzu: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 5327 units affected Ref JP-1137520

In the gliding slide doors of route buses, the fastening method between the bracket of the door open/close air cylinder and the rotating shaft that operates the door is inappropriate, which may …

Isuzu Erga 1994–2016 Isuzu Erga Mio 1994–2016 Isuzu Gala Mio 1994–2016 Isuzu Cubic 1994–2016
9 Feb 2016 2794 units affected Ref JP-1137491

The contact material of the rear brake light switch is inappropriate, causing the contact surfaces to wear during use. If operation continues without remediation, wear will progress, resulting in poor switch operation …

Yamaha Gear BX50N 2015

Hino/Toyota: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 922 units affected Ref JP-1137480

In route bus sliding doors, the fastening method between the air cylinder bracket for door actuation and the rotating shaft that opens and closes the door is inadequate, which may cause cracks …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2002–2015 Toyota Toyota FCBUS 2002–2015

BMW: Computer (Steering)

Steering
5 Feb 2016 1 units affected Ref JP-1223090

In the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, improper manufacturing of the sensor unit that detects operating conditions has caused looseness between the rotor core and rotor shaft in some vehicles. As a …

BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2015
5 Feb 2016 98 units affected Ref JP-1137620

In the vacuum pump, improper assembly work may allow sealant to enter the pump's oil supply hole. This can result in insufficient oil within the vacuum pump, causing reduced sealing capability due …

Mitsubishi Delica 2016

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
5 Feb 2016 442997 units affected Ref JP-1137580

Certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators may suffer container rupture during airbag deployment. The root cause has not been determined. As a precautionary measure, all vehicles will have the inflator replaced.

Honda Fit EV 2004–2015 Honda Insight 2004–2015 Honda Insight Exclusive 2004–2015 Honda Edix 2004–2015 Honda Civic 2004–2015 +7 more

Mitsubishi: Drive Shaft

Loss of control
3 Feb 2016 2 units affected Ref JP-1137600

In agricultural tractors, improper axle manufacturing may result in the C-ring retaining clip not being installed in the correct position. Continued operation in this condition can cause wear to the bushings and …

Mitsubishi GS251 2015–2016

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
3 Feb 2016 1679 units affected Ref JP-1137390

The airbag control unit has an inappropriate activation program. When the vehicle crosses a step or similar obstacle immediately after engine start on rough terrain, the zero-point calibration of the rollover detection …

Toyota Land Cruiser 2002–2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon 2002–2006
29 Jan 2016 2855 units affected Ref JP-1223060

The fuel pump relay in the engine compartment has low heat resistance. Engine heat can cause internal contact failure in the relay. If vehicles continue to be used in this condition, the …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013

Derbi/Piaggio: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
29 Jan 2016 961 units affected Ref JP-1222880

The fuel pump has inadequate clearance design between the resin impeller and fuel pump cover. After driving, elevated fuel temperature causes the resin impeller and pump cover to interfere with each other. …

DERBI GP1 250 2008–2010 DERBI Rambla 250 2008–2010 ピアッジオ MP3 125 i.e. Hys 2008–2010 ピアッジオ MP3 250 FL 2008–2010 ピアッジオ MP3 250 LT 2008–2010 +10 more

Nissan/Isuzu: Turbocharger

Fire risk
28 Jan 2016 29871 units affected Ref JP-1137450

On vehicles equipped with diesel turbocharger engines, the negative pressure hose of the turbocharger has insufficient durability and may crack due to heat from the engine. Additionally, the PM (particulate matter) removal …

Isuzu Como 2007–2012 Nissan Caravan 2007–2012
28 Jan 2016 36123 units affected Ref JP-1137442

(2) In the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) of diesel engine vehicles, exhaust gas temperature may become elevated during regeneration (combustion removal of collected particulate matter) following high-load operation such as high-speed driving. …

Isuzu Como 2012–2015 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2015

Nissan/Isuzu: Alternator

Loss of control
28 Jan 2016 32890 units affected Ref JP-1137441

In diesel engine vehicles, the alternator pulley bearing lacks sufficient durability against pressure from the auxiliary belt. Repeated engine speed fluctuations can cause bearing failure. Continued operation may result in pulley detachment, …

Isuzu Como 2012–2015 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2015 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2015

Iseki: Muffler

Fire risk
27 Jan 2016 1295 units affected Ref JP-1137460

The muffler on agricultural tractors has insufficient strength against thermal fatigue. Engine exhaust heat and vibration can cause cracks in the muffler. Exhaust gas leaks from cracks and contacts the fuel tank. …

ヰセキ AT 500 2009–2013 ヰセキ ATK 560 2009–2013

Nissan: Power Steering

Steering
27 Jan 2016 48 units affected Ref JP-1137420

The hydraulic pump for power steering has improperly selected mounting bolts that are not correctly assembled. Running vibrations and similar conditions can damage the bolt threads, causing the bolts to loosen over …

ニッセキ HTR55 2014–2015

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
26 Jan 2016 359 units affected Ref JP-1223020

The driver-side airbag inflator may rupture upon deployment, causing internal components to scatter and potentially injure occupants.

BMW Alpina Alpina B10-3.3 2002–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B10-V8 S 2002–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B10-V8 S Touring 2002–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 2002–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD 2002–2006 +5 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
26 Jan 2016 58043 units affected Ref JP-1222900

The inflator in the driver-side airbag may rupture upon deployment, causing internal components to scatter and potentially injure occupants.

BMW BMW 316i 2002–2006 BMW BMW 318Ci 2002–2006 BMW BMW 318i 2002–2006 BMW BMW 318i Touring 2002–2006 BMW BMW 318ti 2002–2006 +20 more

Hino: Starting System

Fire risk
26 Jan 2016 488 units affected Ref JP-1137431

1. In the starter relay of small non-step buses, the contact structure is inappropriate. When the starter fails to engage during cranking, the resulting current causes the contact to become rough. Continued …

Hino Hino Poncho 2006–2014

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.