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
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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
4 Feb 2016 72 units affected Ref JP-1223080

The yoke joint section of the propeller shaft has inadequate bearing retention crimping and improper housing geometry. Internal bearing wear may occur due to friction-generated heat and heavy loads during operation. Continued …

Honda VFR1200XD Mugen 2012 Honda VFR1200X Mugen 2012

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
3 Feb 2016 75 units affected Ref JP-1137500

On shovel loaders, certain fuel hoses have inadequate routing, resulting in insufficient clearance between the fuel hose and the air-conditioning compressor drive belt. Vibration during operation may cause the fuel hose to …

日立 ZW80-5B 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
29 Jan 2016 301 units affected Ref JP-1223050

The body control unit that regulates the headlights has an inadequate control program, resulting in some units having a low control voltage threshold for dipped-beam headlights. Consequently, when corrosion or similar degradation …

Chrysler Ypsilon 2012–2013
29 Jan 2016 3 units affected Ref JP-1222970

The operator's manual for the crane carrier contains inappropriate instructions regarding removal of the work equipment during operation. Following the manual as written during travel causes the vehicle to exceed the gross …

その他 RTF600-7 2012–2015
29 Jan 2016 46 units affected Ref JP-1222960

The operator's manual for the crane truck does not clearly specify the cylinder storage position within the crane boom. Depending on the cylinder storage position, the axle weight may exceed the limit …

その他 ATF90G-4 2014–2015

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
29 Jan 2016 77 units affected Ref JP-1137510

The hydraulic piping brackets in the power transmission system have inadequate strength design and may suffer fatigue failure due to running vibration. Continued operation in this condition can cause the connector nut …

コべルコ RK250-8 2013–2015
29 Jan 2016 219 units affected Ref JP-1137410

The headlamp of the wheel crane has inadequate waterproof design, allowing rainwater to enter the lamp assembly. Accumulated rainwater corrodes the reflector, reducing light intensity. Additionally, terminal short-circuits during operation may cause …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2011 コべルコ RK700 2008–2011
29 Jan 2016 645 units affected Ref JP-1137400

In wheel crane power transmission systems, inadequate design evaluation of the torque converter spline section causes the mating surfaces of the spacer and flange to wear during extended operation. This results in …

コべルコ RK160-5 2004–2012 コべルコ RK160-6 2004–2012 タダノ CREVO 160 2004–2012 タダノ GR-160N-2 2004–2012

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: Door

26 Jan 2016 1512 units affected Ref JP-1137434

In small non-step buses, the solenoid valve and air piping capacity of the door open/close air cylinder are inappropriate. If reverse operation is performed during door opening/closing, the door may move faster …

Hino Hino Poncho 2006–2014

Hino: Door

26 Jan 2016 1372 units affected Ref JP-1137433

On small non-step buses, the contact structure of the passenger pinch-detection switch is improper. When the switch operates infrequently, a silicon film forms on the contacts, causing poor electrical continuity in some …

Hino Hino Poncho 2006–2014

Hino: Door

26 Jan 2016 1309 units affected Ref JP-1137432

In the door of small non-step buses, the circuit of the door position detection switch is inadequately designed, causing excessive current exceeding the rated value to flow through the contacts when the …

Hino Hino Poncho 2006–2014

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

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
26 Jan 2016 2833 units affected Ref JP-1137380

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

Yamaha XJR1300 2006–2015

Kato: Steering Hook

Steering
26 Jan 2016 52 units affected Ref JP-1137370

In the steering mechanism of wheel cranes, the clamp bolt torque on the tie-rod end is inappropriate, causing reduced clamping force in some units. This results in play in the tie-rod end …

カトウ Kato KR-20H Rafter 2005–2008
26 Jan 2016 3 units affected Ref JP-1137360

In crane carrier vehicles, due to inadequate vehicle design, no intrusion prevention device is installed, failing to comply with safety standards.

カトウ - 2015
26 Jan 2016 897 units affected Ref JP-1137350

Wheel crane engine turbocharger thrust bearing durability is insufficient under conditions of degraded engine oil lubricity. Repeated high-load engine operation or high-rpm use under such conditions can cause wear to the thrust …

カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 2013–2015 カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 2013–2015
26 Jan 2016 1147 units affected Ref JP-1137342

In the prime mover of wheel cranes, due to inappropriate programming of the engine oil level warning device, when the engine is started immediately after turning on the ignition switch, the warning …

タダノ GR-250N-3 2013–2015

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.