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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Suzuki: Headlight

Loss of control
17 Dec 2015 8361 units affected Ref JP-1137230

In the headlight, due to improper manufacturing process of the bulb, incorrect material is used for the filament, resulting in some filaments with low rigidity. Continued use may cause the filament to …

Suzuki Address 110 2015
15 Dec 2015 62 units affected Ref JP-1137180

Due to improper assembly instructions for the breather hose on the fuel tank, the hose may be installed in a kinked condition. This can cause hose blockage, preventing proper internal pressure regulation …

Suzuki Gladius 2014

Yamaha: M/T

14 Dec 2015 598 units affected Ref JP-1222770

The transmission gearing has insufficient strength. During circuit driving or similar high-stress operation, performing gear shifts while rapidly opening the throttle fully can impose excessive stress on the affected gear. Continued use …

Yamaha YZF-R1 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1M 2015

Kawasaki: Engine General

Loss of control
14 Dec 2015 5973 units affected Ref JP-1137202

1. Electrical wiring routing design is inadequate, causing interference between electrical wiring and frame protrusions. Continued use in this condition may result in wiring insulation wear, core wire short-circuiting with the frame, …

Kawasaki W800 2012–2015

Kawasaki: Wiring

Loss of control
14 Dec 2015 5973 units affected Ref JP-1137201

1. Improper wiring routing design causes electrical wiring to interfere with frame protrusions. Continued use in this condition may result in wire insulation wear, causing the conductor to short-circuit against the frame, …

Kawasaki W800 2010–2012
11 Dec 2015 8 units affected Ref JP-1222820

The door lock latch in the right-side door lock mechanism may have insufficient strength due to improper manufacturing process. Under impact in accidents or similar events, the latch may deform and in …

マセラテイ GranCabrio Sport 2015 マセラテイ GranTurismo MC Stradale 2015 マセラテイ GranTurismo Sport 2015 マセラテイ GranTurismo Sport Automatic 2015

Yanmar: Power Steering

Steering
11 Dec 2015 104 units affected Ref JP-1137122

In the steering system of agricultural tractors, improper manufacturing instructions for the cylinder cap result in some caps having excessive chamfering on the corners. During steering operation, the cylinder cap can catch …

Yanmar YT490 2015
11 Dec 2015 258 units affected Ref JP-1137121

In agricultural tractor braking systems, the brake pedal stopper bracket has insufficient strength. When the brake pedal returns to the released position by the return spring force, the brake pedal stopper bracket …

Yanmar YT490 2015 Yanmar YT5101 2015 Yanmar YT5113 2015
11 Dec 2015 169 units affected Ref JP-1137110

In the fuel system of the harvester-thresher, the breather of the fuel tank is routed improperly, with the breather opening positioned less than 200 mm from the exposed terminal, failing to comply …

Yanmar AG6100 2011–2015 Yanmar AG6100R 2011–2015 Yanmar AG6114 2011–2015 Yanmar AG6114R 2011–2015 Yanmar AG7114 2011–2015 +1 more

Yanmar: Steering - Other

Steering
11 Dec 2015 3835 units affected Ref JP-1137100

In the steering system of agricultural tractors, insufficient strength in the knuckle arm causes stress concentration in part of the knuckle arm during steering operation, which may result in cracking. If use …

Yanmar EG58 2004–2014 Yanmar EG65 2004–2014 Yanmar EG76 2004–2014 Yanmar EG765 2004–2014 Yanmar EG775 2004–2014 +2 more
10 Dec 2015 39649 units affected Ref JP-2104830

On the door sash molding of passenger doors, contact with the door sash molding area during door opening and closing operations may result in cuts to fingers or other body parts due …

Mazda Atenza 2012–2015
10 Dec 2015 87 units affected Ref JP-1222790

In vehicles equipped with power liftgate, the liftgate control module that regulates the liftgate actuator has improper programming. When liftgate damper gas pressure decreases and the gate can no longer be held, …

Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2011

Cadillac: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
10 Dec 2015 26 units affected Ref JP-1222780

The fuel pump connector terminals have inadequate design, causing fretting corrosion and abrasive wear between terminals. Continued use may result in terminal rust formation, increased contact resistance, localized heating, perforation near the …

キャデラック STS-V 2006–2007

Mitsubishi: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
10 Dec 2015 78152 units affected Ref JP-1137220

On light-duty trucks and buses, the return-side fuel hose material is inappropriate, causing the fuel hose to swell when exposed to chemical substances used during vehicle assembly, washing, etc. Continued use in …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2014
10 Dec 2015 95 units affected Ref JP-1137210

In manual transmission vehicles, the O-ring material at the connection point of the clutch reserve hose is inappropriate in some cases. As a result, the O-ring may crack due to prolonged use, …

Mazda Demio 2014
10 Dec 2015 17686 units affected Ref JP-1137190

In heavy-duty truck engines, improper oil thermostat valve opening temperature settings cause elevated piston temperatures, resulting in excessive piston loads and crack formation. Continued operation allows cracks to propagate, eventually perforating the …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2010

Nissan: Computer

Fire risk
10 Dec 2015 1343 units affected Ref JP-1137170

The turn signal circuit in the BCM (Body Control Module), which controls the operation of electrical components, is improperly designed. Static electricity from the headlamp can damage the turn signal control element, …

Nissan Latio 2014–2015
10 Dec 2015 167 units affected Ref JP-1137082

In the engine of combine harvesters, excessive clearance between the drive pulley and bearing seat that drives the cooling fan can cause wear on the pulley boss. Continued operation may result in …

Kubota ARH 650 2011–2014 Mitsubishi V598 2011–2014 Mitsubishi V698 2011–2014 Mitsubishi VCH650 2011–2014 Mitsubishi VG563 2011–2014 +6 more
10 Dec 2015 662 units affected Ref JP-1137081

1. In the power transmission system of combine harvester-threshers, certain left-turn clutch cases have insufficient strength due to improper manufacturing. Consequently, hydraulic pressure applied during left-turn maneuvers may cause cracks in the …

Kubota ARH 650 2011–2014 Mitsubishi V598 2011–2014 Mitsubishi V698 2011–2014 Mitsubishi VCH650 2011–2014 Mitsubishi VG563 2011–2014 +5 more
10 Dec 2015 23 units affected Ref JP-1137070

In agricultural tractor tail lights and brake lights, improper assembly procedures resulted in incorrect components being installed on some vehicles. Consequently, the light distribution characteristics do not meet technical standards and do …

Mitsubishi GJ27D 2015 Mitsubishi GJ30D 2015

Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Fire risk
10 Dec 2015 16732 units affected Ref JP-1136652

In large truck and bus engines, manufacturing variation in the oil pump can cause the pump gear shaft to tilt. This causes gear tooth wear, and continued operation leads to gear breakage, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2010–2015
10 Dec 2015 40331 units affected Ref JP-1136651

In large truck and bus engines: ① Engine oil change intervals are set inappropriately. Under severe operating conditions, engine oil degrades faster than the set interval. Continued operation allows sludge (combustion residue …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2010–2015
8 Dec 2015 4296 units affected Ref JP-1137130

In the static hydrostatic continuously variable transmission (HST) of shovel loaders, the oil seal structure of the hydraulic pump is inadequate, causing high internal pump pressure immediately after starting, which can deform …

Komatsu WA100-6 2010–2015 Komatsu WA100-7 2010–2015

Mazda: Steering Wheel

Steering
3 Dec 2015 35812 units affected Ref JP-2104840

On steering wheels with genuine leather trim, when the operator releases their hand after turning the steering wheel and slides it to return to the straight-ahead position, the hand may contact the …

Mazda CX-5 2012
3 Dec 2015 1852 units affected Ref JP-1137090

The yoke joint section of the propeller shaft has inadequate bearing retention crimp pressure and improper housing geometry, causing internal bearing wear due to friction heat and high loads during operation. Continued …

Honda VFR1200F 2010–2015 Honda VFR1200X 2010–2015
3 Dec 2015 4368 units affected Ref JP-1137060

The 2nd-3rd gear shift fork and splitter piston rod of the electronically controlled mechanical automatic transmission have insufficient strength, and cracks may develop in these components. If use continues in this condition, …

UDトラックス Quon 2010–2012
3 Dec 2015 128866 units affected Ref JP-1136970

In the automatic transmission, improper assembly of the shift cable fixing bracket may result in insufficient engagement of the bracket. Continued use in this condition may cause the shift cable to disengage …

Daihatsu Tanto 2013–2014

Hino/Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
2 Dec 2015 405 units affected Ref JP-2104850

In light-duty trucks equipped with driver and passenger airbags, certain vehicles have not undergone airbag control unit specification verification due to inappropriate manufacturing process and vehicle inspection item data instructions. Consequently, if …

Hino Hino Dutro 2015 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2015 Toyota Toyota Dyna 300 2015 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2015
2 Dec 2015 63 units affected Ref JP-1222730

The engine control unit has an inappropriate idling control program, which may result in insufficient air volume during engine restart. This causes unstable engine speed, resulting in engine stall immediately after starting, …

BMW BMW G650GS 2013 BMW BMW G650GS-S 2013
30 Nov 2015 105 units affected Ref JP-1222750

The side stand has improper welding at the moving parts and cannot withstand the vehicle weight during parking, causing the welded section to break in some cases. This may result in the …

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 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.