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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TCM: Wiring

Fire risk
12 Sep 2014 94 units affected Ref JP-1134250

In rotary snow removal vehicles equipped with heated windshield glass, the electrical connector for the heated glass wiring has insufficient electrical capacity, which may cause electrical contacts to generate heat. Continued use …

T C M JR180 1998–2002 T C M JR300 1998–2002 T C M JR440 1998–2002

Mitsubishi: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
11 Sep 2014 41341 units affected Ref JP-1134322

In the fuel pump of light-duty trucks, cracks may develop in the resin component due to ultraviolet degradation during use and residual stress from manufacturing. Continued operation in this condition could allow …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2014
11 Sep 2014 7983 units affected Ref JP-1134220

During assembly of the brake light switch, work gloves contaminated with insulating lubricant oil caused trace amounts of lubricant to enter the switch contact surfaces, resulting in the formation of insulating deposits. …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2009 Mitsubishi Grandis 2007–2009
11 Sep 2014 11828 units affected Ref JP-1134212

Due to improper assembly procedures in the switch sleeve component of the brake booster's brake assist mechanism, cracks may develop in the affected part. When the brake assist mechanism activates, the switch …

Mitsubishi RVR 2010–2011
11 Sep 2014 191596 units affected Ref JP-1134211

The accessory drive belt material is inappropriate, causing the resin pulley to wear in a slanted manner in some cases. Continued use may result in belt damage and detachment, illumination of the …

Mitsubishi RVR 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Galant 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Delica 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005–2011

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
10 Sep 2014 483 units affected Ref JP-1220870

The passenger-seat airbag inflator may allow moisture ingress when exposed to high-temperature, high-humidity environments for prolonged periods. This can cause abnormal pressure rise in the inflator during airbag deployment, resulting in inflator …

BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD Touring 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S Cabriolet 1999–2006 +2 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
5 Sep 2014 99743 units affected Ref JP-1220800

The passenger seat airbag inflator, when exposed to prolonged high-temperature and high-humidity environments, may allow moisture ingress. This can cause abnormal pressure buildup within the inflator upon airbag deployment, resulting in inflator …

BMW BMW 316ti 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318Ci 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318i 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318i Touring 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318ti 1999–2006 +13 more
4 Sep 2014 63818 units affected Ref JP-1134262

During the manufacturing process of the rear wheel brake upper spring, the fixture geometry was inappropriate, causing scratches on some springs. Continued use of affected springs may result in fracture of the …

Nissan Note 2010–2014 Nissan March 2010–2014 Nissan Latio 2010–2014

Nissan: Starting Device

Fire risk
4 Sep 2014 54616 units affected Ref JP-1134261

In starter motors of vehicles without idle stop function, insufficient interference fit between the motor coil and shaft may cause the motor coil to shift during starting input. Continued use can result …

Nissan March 2010–2014

Yamaha: Wiring

Steering
2 Sep 2014 2846 units affected Ref JP-1134230

The headlight electrical wiring routing is improper, causing the wiring to flex when the handlebars are moved left and right. Continued use in this condition may result in the wiring breaking due …

Yamaha MT-09 2014 Yamaha MT-09A 2014

BMW: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
28 Aug 2014 941 units affected Ref JP-1220820

The tensioner that applies tension to the engine timing chain may wear prematurely due to improper manufacturing. This can cause abnormal noise from the timing chain, and if operation continues in this …

BMW BMW C600 S 2012–2014 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2014

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 Aug 2014 313 units affected Ref JP-1134270

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator contains a defective partition plate that forms the airbag inflation gas flow path. During airbag deployment, this causes abnormal pressure buildup inside the inflator, potentially rupturing and …

Honda CR-V 2011–2014
28 Aug 2014 5746 units affected Ref JP-1134143

The brake vacuum electric pump, which supplies negative pressure to the brake booster, has an improperly positioned exhaust port. Mud and sand containing de-icing agent adhere to and enter the exhaust port, …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2009–2014 Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2009–2014 Suzuki EV Every 2009–2014
28 Aug 2014 15675 units affected Ref JP-1134142

The control program of the EV ECU that controls the brake vacuum electric pump supplying negative pressure to the brake booster is inappropriate, which may cause erroneous detection of relay contact stiction. …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2009–2014 Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2009–2014 Suzuki EV Every 2009–2014
28 Aug 2014 444 units affected Ref JP-1134141

The control relay for the brake vacuum electric pump, which supplies negative pressure to the brake booster, may have inadequate crimp management, causing the relay contacts to stick in the on position. …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011–2014 Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2011–2014 Suzuki EV Every 2011–2014
22 Aug 2014 2 units affected Ref JP-1134160

The heat treatment of the brake caliper mounting bolts is inadequate, resulting in insufficient bolt strength. Continued use in this condition may cause bolt fracture and reduced braking force.

カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 2014

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
21 Aug 2014 8 units affected Ref JP-1220780

Certain passenger-side airbag components have been manufactured improperly. During deployment in a collision, these components may separate from the airbag housing, and in the worst case, the detached component could strike occupants.

Mercedes-Benz SL350 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK200 2014

Other: Power Steering

Steering
20 Aug 2014 39 units affected Ref JP-1220840

In the hydraulic circuit of the steering system, when the hydraulic fluid filter contamination exceeds acceptable limits and the warning light is illuminated, and an overdue low-pressure hose past its service interval …

その他 ATF60J-3 2009–2012 その他 RTF360G-6 2009–2012
8 Aug 2014 81 units affected Ref JP-1220730

The parking brake disc mounted on the front axle input shaft has an inadequate structure, allowing soil and debris to enter the spline. This causes axial sliding of the spline, leading to …

キャタピラー 907H2 2013–2014
8 Aug 2014 1 units affected Ref JP-1134150

The bolts fastening the front suspension to the vehicle frame lack sufficient clamping force, causing them to loosen and generate abnormal noise. Continued use may result in bolt detachment, potentially degrading steering …

Suzuki Solio 2013

Aston Martin: A/T

Brakes
7 Aug 2014 58 units affected Ref JP-1220770

The transmission control switch internal circuit board design is inadequate, which may cause internal short circuits due to vehicle vibration and similar factors. If this occurs, the transmission shifts to neutral, resulting …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 2013–2014 Aston Martin Rapide S 2013–2014

Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
1 Aug 2014 4379 units affected Ref JP-1220760

The fuel tank mounted at the rear of the vehicle may rupture and cause fuel leakage when subjected to rear-end collision under specific conditions. In the worst case, this could lead to …

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2001–2007

Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
1 Aug 2014 10189 units affected Ref JP-1220750

The fuel tank mounted to the vehicle's rear may rupture and cause fuel leakage when struck from behind under specific circumstances. In the worst case, this could result in vehicle fire. Although …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004–1998

Iseki: Steering

Steering
1 Aug 2014 618 units affected Ref JP-1134100

In the steering system of combine harvesters, certain units have improperly adjusted microswitches that detect steering lever position. This may prevent steering operation even when the steering lever is manipulated.

ヰセキ HN211 2013–2014 ヰセキ HN214 2013–2014 ヰセキ HN217 2013–2014 ヰセキ HN319 2013–2014

Mitsubishi: Steering

Steering
1 Aug 2014 193 units affected Ref JP-1134090

In the steering system of combine harvesters, certain units have improperly adjusted microswitches that detect steering lever position. As a result, steering operation may become impossible despite lever actuation.

Mitsubishi V211 2013–2014 Mitsubishi V214 2013–2014 Mitsubishi V217 2013–2014 Mitsubishi V319 2013–2014
31 Jul 2014 657 units affected Ref JP-1134080

In the braking system of wheel cranes, the brake hose routing is improper, and the handle linkage mechanism may contact the brake hose during steering operations. Continued use in this condition may …

タダノ GR-600N-2 2008–2014 タダノ GR-700N-1 2008–2014
31 Jul 2014 15990 units affected Ref JP-1134060

Improper welding of the hook that secures the spare tire carrier can cause the weld to separate and the hook to detach. This may cause the spare tire carrier to tilt, and …

Mazda Scrum 2013–2014 Mitsubishi Minicab 2013–2014 Nissan NT100 Clipper 2013–2014 Suzuki Carry 2013–2014

Kato: Steering Hawk

Steering
31 Jul 2014 6957 units affected Ref JP-1134050

In the steering apparatus of wheel cranes, improper tightening torque of the tie-rod end clamp bolt causes loss of clamping force. This results in looseness in the tie-rod end threaded section, and …

カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 1990–2012

Fiat: Wiring

Steering
29 Jul 2014 13915 units affected Ref JP-1220740

The wiring harness for the ignition switch is improperly secured, causing interference with the steering shaft in some vehicles. Continued use may result in the harness insulation being damaged through friction with …

Fiat 500 2011–2014 Fiat 500C 2011–2014 Fiat Abarth 500 2011–2014 Fiat Abarth 500C 2011–2014

Ford: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
29 Jul 2014 43 units affected Ref JP-1220710

The fuel pump's internal rotating components have improper coating that may peel and jam in the rotating section, increasing rotational resistance and reducing fuel discharge volume. In worst cases, this may cause …

Ford Fiesta 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.