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

10559 recalls on record · page 173 of 352

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25 Mar 2014 8507 units affected Ref JP-1220150

The engine control unit software lacks OBD function to detect primary O2 sensor faults. Therefore, if a primary O2 sensor malfunction occurs, the warning light will not illuminate.

BMW BMW 320i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 328i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 523i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 523i Touring 2011–2012 BMW BMW 528i 2011–2012 +3 more
25 Mar 2014 573 units affected Ref JP-1133310

The passenger seat in the two-person cab has insufficient depth dimensions and does not comply with safety standards.

Komatsu WA100-6 2012–2014 Komatsu WA150-6 2012–2014 Komatsu WA200-6 2012–2014 Komatsu WA270-6 2012–2014 Komatsu WA320-6 2012–2014 +1 more
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
20 Mar 2014 26 units affected Ref JP-1133286

With the side brush (work equipment) attached, the vehicle total width exceeds 1.7 m, causing the vehicle to fall outside the classification of a small special-purpose automobile.

豊和 HF68H 1986–2013 豊和 HF66A 1986–2013
20 Mar 2014 8 units affected Ref JP-1133283

A light that does not meet backup light requirements is installed as the backup light.

豊和 HF66A 2005–2013 豊和 HF64AH 2005–2013

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
17 Mar 2014 37 units affected Ref JP-1133260

The inlet pipe connected to the air pump of the DPF regeneration system burner may develop internal rust due to inadequate surface treatment of the inlet pipe interior, causing corrosion from atmospheric …

ニイガタ Niigata NR302 Rotary Snow Plow 2013
11 Mar 2014 68913 units affected Ref JP-1133220

Water entering the passenger door interior may reach the door lock cable end. Water that penetrates the door lock cable can freeze. After opening the door in this condition, the door lock …

Daihatsu Tanto 2013–2014

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
7 Mar 2014 Ref A12/0350/14

Injuries — null An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause the windscreen wipers to stop working while in operation.

CITROEN Expert III
6 Mar 2014 132 units affected Ref JP-1220130

Improper routing of the horizontal side lambda sensor cable may cause it to contact the engine underguard and break, triggering the fail-safe function and allowing exhaust emissions to exceed regulatory limits.

Ducati Hyperstrada 2013
6 Mar 2014 58 units affected Ref JP-1133270

On large and medium-sized transit buses, the bolts securing the door engine connecting bracket on the center door (sliding door) may be improperly tightened, causing them to loosen and detach. If operation …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2014
6 Mar 2014 118 units affected Ref JP-1133240

In the transmission oil piping of large touring buses, the connector fitted to the oil filter is improperly tightened, causing oil leakage in some units. Continued operation in this condition may result …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2010–2014
6 Mar 2014 196 units affected Ref JP-1133230

On large tour buses, the connector fastening on the oil filter in the transmission oil piping line is improperly tightened, causing oil leakage in some units. Continued operation in this condition may …

Hino Hino Selega 2010–2014
6 Mar 2014 491 units affected Ref JP-1133200

The seal rubber inside the rear shock absorber has insufficient durability, causing it to deteriorate and deform. Continued use in this condition will reduce sealing performance, potentially resulting in oil leakage.

Kawasaki Z250 2013

Hino: Wiring

6 Mar 2014 3576 units affected Ref JP-1133180

In buses, the starter cable attachment bracket structure is inappropriate, causing the cable insulation to wear due to engine vibration. Continued use in this condition may result in exposure of the cable …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2006–2013
6 Mar 2014 4902 units affected Ref JP-1133170

On buses, the starter cable attachment bracket structure is inadequate, causing the cable insulation to wear due to engine vibration. Continued operation in this condition may expose the conductor strands, resulting in …

Hino Hino Rainbow II 2006–2013 Isuzu Erga 2006–2013 Isuzu Erga Mio 2006–2013

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
28 Feb 2014 86 units affected Ref JP-1220110

The riveted attachment holes on the seat strap (grab handle) buckle, which is used to secure the rear passenger's seating position to the saddle, are improperly machined. Repeated use of the seat …

Vespa PX125 2012–2013
28 Feb 2014 29 units affected Ref JP-1133140

In the hydraulic piping (for travel) of the power transmission device, due to inappropriate hydraulic piping shape and routing, cracks may develop in the piping as it experiences repeated stress from hydraulic …

コべルコ RK250-8 2013–2014
27 Feb 2014 5276 units affected Ref JP-2204460

The fuel hose routing instructions are inadequate, causing interference between the fuel hose and breather tube clamp in some vehicles. Continued use may result in fuel hose abrasion due to vibration during …

Honda Benelli 110 2011–2013 Honda Benelli 110 Pro 2011–2013
27 Feb 2014 9889 units affected Ref JP-2104452

In vehicles equipped with an entry/exit ramp, the hinge bracket that secures the ramp to the vehicle body has insufficient strength. If a wheelchair fixing belt becomes pinched between the ramp and …

Honda N-BOX+ 2012–2013 Honda N-BOX+ Custom 2012–2013
27 Feb 2014 10097 units affected Ref JP-2104451

In vehicles equipped with a boarding/alighting ramp, the hinge bracket fastening bolts that secure the ramp to the vehicle body may loosen during use due to improper bolt torque. As a result, …

Honda N-BOX+ 2012–2013 Honda N-BOX+ Custom 2012–2013
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

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.