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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12 Nov 2014 41446 units affected Ref JP-1134650

In the ball joint connecting the lower arm and knuckle arm of the front suspension, improper management during component transport after fastening the knuckle arm and ball joint can cause the transport …

Daihatsu Altis 2011–2014 Toyota Camry 2011–2014
12 Nov 2014 86091 units affected Ref JP-1134640

In the rear left and right seat belts, improper drawing instructions for retractor component parts result in insufficient clearance between the lock mechanism's plastic lever and wheel. Consequently, when attempting to pull …

Toyota Crown 2012–2014

BMW: Tire

11 Nov 2014 14 units affected Ref JP-1221100

On vehicles equipped with a spare tire, the flange nut design that secures the spare tire and carrier to the vehicle is inadequate. Vehicle vibration causes the flange nut to gradually loosen, …

BMW MINI Cooper 2014

Kato: Steering Hook

Steering
11 Nov 2014 303 units affected Ref JP-1134700

In the steering device of wheel cranes, some disc spring washers at the clamp bolt section of the tie rod end have insufficient strength, causing the disc spring washer to fracture and …

カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 1991–2012

McLaren: Seat Belt

Steering
7 Nov 2014 70 units affected Ref JP-1221080

In right-hand drive models, the wiring for the seat belt pretensioner was routed with reversed left-right polarity, causing the pretensioner on the opposite side to actuate instead of the intended side during …

McLaren McLaren 650S Coupe 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren 650S Spider 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren MP4-12C 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren MP4-12C Spider 2012–2014

Tadano/Kobelco: Axle

Wheel / axle
7 Nov 2014 291 units affected Ref JP-1134680

The internal gear of the axle (hub) on wheel cranes has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks in the gear. Continued operation in this condition could result in gear damage and loss …

コべルコ RK130 2013–2014 タダノ GR-130N-1 2013–2014
7 Nov 2014 930 units affected Ref JP-1134590

In the power transmission system of rear-crawler agricultural tractors, the reverser shaft has insufficient strength, which may cause cracking in the reverser shaft during heavy pulling operations. If operation continues in this …

Yanmar EG437 2011–2013 Yanmar EG445 2011–2013 Yanmar EG453 2011–2013
7 Nov 2014 2478 units affected Ref JP-1134582

In the braking system of agricultural tractors, due to improper brake valve structure, pressure fluctuations during pump braking can cause interference between the check valve and piston. This may result in the …

Mitsubishi MT651 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT751 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT801 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT901 1999–2013 Yanmar AF865 1999–2013 +8 more
7 Nov 2014 2478 units affected Ref JP-1134581

In the braking system of agricultural tractors, the brake valve structure is inadequate, causing residual pressure to remain in the equalizer valve. If operation continues in this condition, the oil temperature rise …

Mitsubishi MT651 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT751 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT801 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT901 1999–2013 Yanmar AF865 1999–2013 +8 more
6 Nov 2014 34680 units affected Ref JP-1134610

In small trucks, the 12V and 24V terminals of the battery equalizer have inadequate waterproofing. When conductive substances such as de-icing agents adhere to these terminals, electrical corrosion occurs between the terminals …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2014

KTM: Tire

31 Oct 2014 384 units affected Ref JP-1221070

Due to improper structural design of the steel belt layer, localized separation may occur near the steel belt cord due to impact during driving. If use continues in this condition, the separation …

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009–2014 KTM 690 SMC R 2009–2014 KTM 990 SMR 2009–2014 KTM 990 SMT 2009–2014
31 Oct 2014 42 units affected Ref JP-1221060

Due to improper programming of the electronic parking brake control module, the piston actuation arm may not fully retract when the electronic parking brake is released. This can cause rear brake drag, …

キャデラック XTS 2012–2014

Cadillac: Starter

Airbag
30 Oct 2014 25 units affected Ref JP-1221040

If a key ring or similar attachment is placed on the ignition key, vibration during driving may cause the ignition key to move to a position other than RUN. This cuts power …

キャデラック CTS 2011
30 Oct 2014 400 units affected Ref JP-1221030

In the driver and front passenger seats, welding of the vehicle body attachment brackets on the seat frames may be inadequate. When excessive load is applied to these brackets, the welded portions …

キャデラック ATS 2012–2014 キャデラック CTS 2012–2014
30 Oct 2014 92 units affected Ref JP-1221020

In the wiper system, if jump-starting is performed with the wiper switch left in the ON position while wiper movement is restricted due to freezing or similar conditions, excessive current may flow …

キャデラック CTS 2013–2014

Chevrolet: Power Steering

Steering
30 Oct 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1221010

The grease used around the power steering motor in the steering system is inadequate and may degrade due to operating heat and other factors. If degraded grease flows into the commutator section, …

Chevrolet HHR 2009–2011

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Brakes
30 Oct 2014 1763 units affected Ref JP-1134600

In large trucks, the flexible pipe structure of the exhaust pipe is inadequate, causing the bellows of the flexible pipe to interfere with and wear against the inner pipe due to vibration …

Isuzu GIGA 2010–2013
24 Oct 2014 231378 units affected Ref JP-2104500

In the 4-speed automatic transmission hydraulic control unit (valve body), the stopper plug material is inadequate. Under high oil temperature conditions such as high-speed or uphill driving, the stopper plug may fracture …

Mitsubishi eK-ACTIVE 2003–2009 Mitsubishi eK-CLASSY 2003–2009 Mitsubishi eK SPORT 2003–2009 Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2003–2009 Mitsubishi Toppo BJ 2003–2009 +1 more

Ford: Power Steering

Steering
24 Oct 2014 1297 units affected Ref JP-1220850

Improper internal component manufacturing in the electric power steering gearbox may cause electrical signal communication failures. When this occurs, the fail-safe function activates and disables power assist, potentially impairing steering control.

Ford Explorer 2010–2012
24 Oct 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1134540

In the pneumatic circuit of the braking system, defective hose fittings were inadvertently shipped due to inadequate process control during installation. Continued use in this condition may result in rust formation on …

カトウ Kato KRM-20H Rafter 2014
23 Oct 2014 18 units affected Ref JP-1221050

The window glass bears a manufacturer trademark sticker affixed by the window glass manufacturer, failing to comply with Road Transport Vehicle Safety Standard Article 29.

キャタピラー 950K 2013 キャタピラー 962K 2013
23 Oct 2014 212 units affected Ref JP-1220990

The adhesive bonding at the fixing pin sections on the left and right side panels is inadequate, causing the adhesion to separate under aerodynamic pressure during high-speed driving. This can result in …

BMW BMW S1000R 2013–2014

BMW: Engine Block

Loss of control
23 Oct 2014 4 units affected Ref JP-1220980

In the engine, improper welding of the intake valve may cause the intake valve to fracture. This can result in engine damage, and in the worst case, engine stall while driving.

BMW BMW S1000R 2014

Honda: Electrical System - Other

Loss of control
23 Oct 2014 237815 units affected Ref JP-1134572

The power supply circuit has insufficient protection against electrical noise. Noise generated by vehicle electrical components may cause the power control unit to malfunction. This can prevent the relay supplying power to …

Honda Vezel 2013–2014 Honda Fit 2013–2014
23 Oct 2014 332685 units affected Ref JP-1134571

The structure of the noise suppression resistor inside the ignition coil, which removes electrical noise, is inadequate. Arc discharge caused by current flow during ignition may sever the resistor terminal, resulting in …

Honda N-WGN 2013–2014 Honda N-WGN CUSTOM 2013–2014 Honda Fit 2013–2014

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
23 Oct 2014 105015 units affected Ref JP-1134560

Driver-side airbag inflators contain a defective partition plate in the airbag inflation gas passage. This causes abnormal pressure rise within the inflator during airbag deployment, resulting in inflator container rupture and fragmentation, …

Nissan Cube 2008–2012 Nissan March 2008–2012
21 Oct 2014 2936 units affected Ref JP-1220940

In the hydraulic clutch system, some pistons have seal scratches present from manufacturing. During use, these scratches expand gradually, causing hydraulic fluid to leak. This prevents maintaining adequate hydraulic pressure to disengage …

Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Deluxe 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom 2013–2014 +4 more
21 Oct 2014 81 units affected Ref JP-1134530

Engine mounting brackets have improper paint specifications on the bolt seating surface, causing the paint film to collapse and reducing bolt preload. Continued operation may allow progressive bolt loosening, potentially resulting in …

KCM 70Z7 2013–2014 KCM 80Z7 2013–2014 日立 ZW180-5B 2013–2014 日立 ZW220-5B 2013–2014
21 Oct 2014 161 units affected Ref JP-1134520

The parking brake integrated into the front axle has an improperly positioned lubrication point on the parking brake actuation linkage, and the operator's manual does not contain lubrication instructions. Consequently, inadequate lubrication …

T C M ZW90 2009–2014 日立 ZW90 2009–2014
20 Oct 2014 45 units affected Ref JP-1134510

Due to improper brake hose installation angle, the front wheel brake hose and steering stopper bracket may interfere when the vehicle frame flexes. This causes the brake hose to wear, and continued …

Kawasaki 80ZV-2 2012–2013 コべルコ LK270Z-6 2012–2013

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.