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.

10559 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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25 Mar 2014 13 units affected Ref JP-1220160

Due to incorrect initialization of the body control module, when braking is applied, the amber rear turn signal may illuminate in addition to the brake light.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide 2013
20 Mar 2014 173 units affected Ref JP-1220170

The ignition switch has lower rotational resistance than designed specifications. When a key ring or other attachments are installed on the ignition key, driving vibrations may cause the ignition key to move …

Chevrolet HHR 2006–2007

Toyowa: Brake light

Brakes
20 Mar 2014 7 units affected Ref JP-1133282

Non-compliant lighting is installed as the brake light.

豊和 HF66A 2005–2013

Toyowa: Brake Light

Brakes
20 Mar 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1133281

The brake light mounting position is improper.

豊和 HF66A 1986–2004

Hino: ABS

Brakes
11 Mar 2014 3743 units affected Ref JP-1133160

On large trucks equipped with spring brake chambers on the front axle, the ABS control valve bracket has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient clearance between the front right wheel spring brake …

Hino Hino Profia 2010–2013
10 Mar 2014 11279 units affected Ref JP-1133250

The parking stand mechanism (used to support the vehicle body while the rear wheel remains in contact with the ground) has an inadequate design. The rear brake lever must be pulled with …

Yamaha Gear BX50S 2008–2014

Hino: Tertiary Brake

Brakes
6 Mar 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1133150

In large sightseeing hybrid buses, due to improper programming of the vehicle control ECU, after ABS actuation, the ECU may rarely remain in an active state recognition even when ABS is no …

Hino Hino Selega 2012–2013

Isuzu: Computer

Fire risk
4 Mar 2014 36823 units affected Ref JP-1133190

In trucks, the ABS, mechanical automatic transmission, AT, or four-wheel drive control units mounted below the instrument panel may experience corrosion in the cooling circuit if coolant (antifreeze) maintenance in the heater …

Isuzu Forward 1993–2007
27 Feb 2014 8144 units affected Ref JP-1220120

In the front wheel brake, due to improper positioning of the inner wire casting at the cable end, repeated operation of the parking lever during parking on slopes and similar conditions may …

Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2013 Honda Super Cub 50 MD 2013
27 Feb 2014 40672 units affected Ref JP-1133130

Vehicles equipped with an optional dealer-supplied cold-climate front brake cable may experience cable end breakage. The inner wire casting position at the cable end is improper, causing the cable end to fracture …

Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2009–2012 Honda Super Cub 50 MD 2009–2012

BMW: Brake Light

Brakes
20 Feb 2014 9160 units affected Ref JP-1220090

The connector design in the rear combination light bulb carrier is inadequate, causing contact failure due to vehicle vibration. When the light is illuminated in this state, the connector may overheat. Repeated …

BMW BMW 525i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 530i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 540i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 550i 2007–2009 BMW BMW M5 2007–2009

Hino: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Feb 2014 28 units affected Ref JP-1133110

The alternator harness routing in blood collection vehicles is improper. Vibration from driving may cause the harness to contact the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler. Continued use in this condition may result …

Hino Hino Melfa 2011–2012
19 Feb 2014 8763 units affected Ref JP-1132990

In the Keyless Operation System Control Unit (KOS ECU), a manufacturing defect in the internal reset IC may cause the reset IC to malfunction in extremely low temperatures, resulting in microcontroller shutdown …

Mitsubishi RVR 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Mirage 2011–2012
18 Feb 2014 36 units affected Ref JP-1133090

Certain hybrid large-capacity transit buses have inverters with insufficient durability and reliability in their current conversion devices. Inverter failure may prevent the drive motor and auxiliary motor from operating, causing the hybrid …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2008–2010
14 Feb 2014 8 units affected Ref JP-1133070

The brake plate, a component of the braking system, has an improperly designed groove intended to prevent interference between the brake shoe and brake plate. Concentrated tensile and compressive forces during braking …

トレクス 2009–2013
14 Feb 2014 13 units affected Ref JP-1133060

The brake plate, a component of the braking system, has an improperly designed groove intended to prevent interference between the brake shoe and brake plate. Tensile and compressive forces concentrate in the …

日通 - 2008–2013

Honda: Engine Block

Loss of control
13 Feb 2014 3839 units affected Ref JP-1133040

In the engine, an incorrect corrosion preventative was applied to the sealing bolts that restrict rocker arm shaft rotation. Engine heat causes the fastening torque to decrease, resulting in bolt loosening and …

Honda 400X 2013 Honda CB400F 2013 Honda CBR400R 2013

Nissan/Isuzu: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
13 Feb 2014 18452 units affected Ref JP-1133030

In vehicles equipped with diesel turbo engines, some intercooler hoses connected to the throttle chamber have insufficient clamp fastening force. Continued use may cause the hose to become disconnected due to engine …

Isuzu Como 2012–2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2013
13 Feb 2014 1383 units affected Ref JP-1133010

In the controller for the forward/reverse hydraulic clutch of the power transmission device, due to an inappropriate travel control program, unintended sharp turning may occur when left steering is immediately performed after …

ヰセキ TPC153 2003–2013 ヰセキ TPC183 2003–2013

Caterpillar: Axle

Wheel / axle
13 Feb 2014 56 units affected Ref JP-1132970

Due to improper assembly procedures during wheel loader manufacturing, some rear axle trunnion fastening plate bolts are missing washers. Continued use in this condition may cause bolt torque to loosen, resulting in …

キャタピラー 910H 2013
10 Feb 2014 81353 units affected Ref JP-1133120

In the 7-speed DCT automatic transmission of hybrid vehicles, the sleeve does not move smoothly on the hub of the 1st gear inside the transmission. As a result, the 1st gear may …

Honda Vezel 2013–2014 Honda Fit 2013–2014

Aston Martin: Accelerator

Steering
5 Feb 2014 278 units affected Ref JP-1220070

The throttle pedal lever is made of inadequate material, and repeated operation may cause the lever to fracture and detach. If the throttle pedal lever detaches, the pedal cannot be depressed, preventing …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Volante 2007–2013 Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 2007–2013 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Volante 2007–2013 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Coupe 2007–2013 Aston Martin Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 2007–2013 +11 more
4 Feb 2014 129 units affected Ref JP-1133000

The pressure gauge displaying the internal pressure of the brake system pressure vessel does not indicate the minimum effective operating pressure of the equipment on its scale, failing to comply with safety …

ニッセキ HTR306 2012–2014 ニッセキ HTR407 2012–2014

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
31 Jan 2014 2 units affected Ref JP-1220080

The dashboard trim finishing work was not performed. In the event that the passenger seat airbag deployment is necessary, it may not deploy properly. Additionally, unexpected dashboard damage may occur during airbag …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20i 2012–2013

Mitsubishi: A/T

Loss of control
30 Jan 2014 32919 units affected Ref JP-1132930

In mechanical automatic transmissions for light-duty trucks and buses, internal cleaning during valve body manufacturing is inadequate, leaving foreign material in the hydraulic circuit. This can cause malfunction of the clutch control …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2013
27 Jan 2014 57 units affected Ref JP-1132900

In hydraulic pumps driven by the engine via PTO (Power Take-Off) components, which supply hydraulic pressure to braking systems, power steering systems, and snow removal equipment, the hydraulic pump input shaft exceeds …

ニイガタ Niigata NR302 Rotary Snow Plow 2013–2014 ニイガタ Niigata NRN302 2013–2014

BMW: Wiring

Steering
16 Jan 2014 7511 units affected Ref JP-1220040

The control switches on the left and right sides of the steering wheel have inadequate design tolerance for thermal expansion and contraction of the internal circuit board, which may cause wiring fracture …

BMW BMW C600 S 2008–2013 BMW BMW C650 GT 2008–2013 BMW BMW F700 GS 2008–2013 BMW BMW F800GS 2008–2013 BMW BMW F800GS-A 2008–2013 +12 more
16 Jan 2014 4759 units affected Ref JP-1219990

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed S tronic automatic transmission, improper gear oil may cause an internal short circuit on the transmission control computer circuit board, resulting in the power supply fuse …

Audi Audi A1 1.4/90kw 2012–2013 Audi Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2012–2013 Audi Audi TT Coupe 1.8 T 2012–2013
16 Jan 2014 16774 units affected Ref JP-1219980

Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission may experience internal short circuits on the transmission control computer circuit board due to improper gear oil, causing the power supply fuse to blow. …

Volkswagen VW CC 1.8T 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Cross Touran 1.4 / 103kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 77kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2012–2013 +13 more

Volkswagen: Fuse

Brakes
16 Jan 2014 6865 units affected Ref JP-1219970

The coating material on the terminal portion of lighting circuit fuses is inadequate. Vehicle vibration causes damage to the terminals, which combined with thermal effects generates non-conductive material (zinc oxide), resulting in …

Volkswagen VW Tiguan 2.0T 2008–2011

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.