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 Feb 2014 195 units affected Ref JP-1220100

In the Engine Management System's ECM (Electronic Control Module), the abnormality detection method for throttle position sensor signals is inappropriate. Noise generated by vehicle vibration may be incorrectly identified as an abnormality. …

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012–2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2012–2013 Triumph Trophy 2012–2013 Triumph Trophy SE 2012–2013
25 Feb 2014 98 units affected Ref JP-1133210

In the ambulance automatic transmission, some oil cooler hoses have insufficient clamping force, which may cause the hose to detach, resulting in oil leakage and loss of vehicle mobility.

Nissan Paramedic 2013–2014

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
20 Feb 2014 33426 units affected Ref JP-1133100

In truck fuel tanks, the fuel tank band was secured with excessive tightening torque, causing excessive stress on the spot welds of the internal baffle plate (a partition that suppresses fuel sloshing). …

Isuzu Elf 2005–2006 Nissan Atlas 2005–2006
19 Feb 2014 127 units affected Ref JP-1133080

The mounting position of the left and right side reflectors on tractors (overall length exceeding 6 m) is inappropriate, failing to comply with the dimensional requirements of Safety Standard Article 35-2 (side …

UDトラックス Quon 2011–2013
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
14 Feb 2014 211 units affected Ref JP-1133050

In the fuel tank, improper temperature management during the filler pipe welding process results in insufficient weld strength at the filler pipe joint. Continued use in this condition may cause the weld …

Mitsubishi Mirage 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
12 Feb 2014 986232 units affected Ref JP-1133020

In the hybrid system, due to improper control software, unexpected thermal stress is applied to the boost circuit elements during high-load driving such as acceleration. Consequently, the element may be damaged during …

Toyota Prius 2009–2014
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
4 Feb 2014 4475 units affected Ref JP-1132940

The headlight electrical wiring connector terminals for the bulb have insufficient thermal margin. Heat from the bulb-side terminals reduces the contact pressure of the electrical wiring terminals. Continued use may cause the …

Yamaha YZF-R1 2009–2013 Yamaha Majesty YP250 2009–2013

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
31 Jan 2014 711 units affected Ref JP-1132960

In refuse collection vehicles equipped with plunger-type hydraulic pumps (manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., trade name: Fuji Mighty), the hydraulic pump mounting bracket has insufficient strength, and cracks may develop in …

Isuzu Elf 2007–2013 Isuzu Forward 2007–2013

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
30 Jan 2014 1542 units affected Ref JP-1132890

In large buses, improper assembly of the idler pulley (such as bearing press-fitting) results in excessive starting resistance on the pulley. Continued operation in this condition may cause abnormal noise and bearing …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2010–2013 UDトラックス Space Arrow A 2010–2013 UDトラックス Space Wing A 2010–2013
29 Jan 2014 716 units affected Ref JP-1132980

In the automatic transmission, the fastening process for the nut connecting the shift cable to the transmission is inadequate, resulting in some nuts being insufficiently tightened. Continued use in this condition may …

Toyota Wish 2013–2014
28 Jan 2014 248 units affected Ref JP-1132950

The hydraulic pump hose inserted into the suction-side pipe of the hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid to the traveling hydraulic motor and work equipment has inadequate fastening clip tightness due to …

コべルコ SK125W 2006–2013
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
21 Jan 2014 7 units affected Ref JP-1220060

Genuine accessory driver-side floor mats (rubber mats) were incorrectly sold for different vehicle specifications. When installed, the shape does not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator pedal, potentially hampering smooth …

Mercedes-Benz E250 2013 Mercedes-Benz E250 Station Wagon 2013 Mercedes-Benz E300 2013 Mercedes-Benz E300 Station Wagon 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueseTEC 2013
20 Jan 2014 52 units affected Ref JP-1132920

In concrete mixer trucks, the clearance between the pump unit deck and the inside tire of the rear left axle is insufficient. During operation on uneven terrain, the inside tire may contact …

Hino Dutro 2001–2013 Isuzu Elf 2001–2013
16 Jan 2014 1587 units affected Ref JP-1220050

In the rear axle, a combination of manufacturing tolerances creates a gap at the contact point between the rear-wheel-drive input shaft and bearing, which can cause rust and wear at the contact …

BMW BMW F800S 2006–2009 BMW BMW F800ST 2006–2009

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.