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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8 Nov 2013 248 units affected Ref JP-2104420

The structure of the seat belt and seat frame attachment is inadequate, resulting in improper installation of the attachment bolts. Continued use in this condition may cause the bolts to loosen, and …

コべルコ SK125W 2006–2013

Caterpillar: Supercharger

Fire risk
8 Nov 2013 2 units affected Ref JP-1132590

If the turbocharger is damaged by external factors, vibration in the muffler support bracket increases, which may cause the bracket to fracture. In such a condition, oil spray increases, and in the …

キャタピラー 980G 1997–1998

Mitsubishi: Computer (Engine)

Loss of control
8 Nov 2013 22619 units affected Ref JP-1132580

In vehicles equipped with 4B10 engines, improper engine ECU programming may result in insufficient intake air volume or lean air-fuel ratio during idling, potentially causing engine stall near idle speed.

Mitsubishi RVR 2009–2012 Mitsubishi Galant 2009–2012

Caterpillar: Wiring

Fire risk
8 Nov 2013 2 units affected Ref JP-1132570

The electrical harness connecting the starter motor and battery within the rear frame may have improper fixing positions due to manufacturing variation. Continued use in this condition can cause the harness to …

キャタピラー 980G II 2003–2004
8 Nov 2013 74199 units affected Ref JP-1132470

The bulb retaining support spring, part of the dipped-beam headlamp earth circuit, is inadequately designed. Connector assembly variations and thermal degradation from operating heat cause insufficient contact pressure. Vibration and other factors …

Mitsubishi Colt 2002–2004
7 Nov 2013 22898 units affected Ref JP-1219820

In the front wheel brake, the inner wire casting position at the cable end is improper. Repeated operation of the parking lever during parking on slopes and similar conditions may cause the …

Honda Cross Cub 110 2012–2013 Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2012–2013 Honda Super Cub 110 PRO 2012–2013 Honda Super Cub 50 MD 2012–2013 Honda Super Cub 50 PRO 2012–2013
7 Nov 2013 4157 units affected Ref JP-1219810

The driver-side floor mat has an inadequate mounting structure for the accelerator pedal stopper. The floor mat may lift during entry/exit or pedal operation. If the accelerator pedal is repeatedly opened fully …

Toyota Town Ace/Light Ace 2008–2009
7 Nov 2013 399 units affected Ref JP-1219790

The airbag warning label affixed to the passenger-side sun visor does not meet the warning display requirements specified in Safety Standard Article 18, Detailed Notification Article 22-9.

TMUK(生産国:イギリス) Avensis 2013

Hino/Toyota: Engine Block

Loss of control
7 Nov 2013 6 units affected Ref JP-1132610

Valve springs in the engine may suffer from corrosion due to inadequate management of surface treatment processes. During use, fracture may initiate at the corroded area, causing engine malfunction and potential engine …

Hino Hino Dutro 2013 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2013 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2013

Toyota: Engine General

Loss of control
7 Nov 2013 6723 units affected Ref JP-1132600

Valve springs in certain engines have corrosion on their surfaces due to inadequate control of the surface treatment process. During use, cracks may initiate from corrosion sites, causing spring fracture and engine …

Toyota Dyna 2013 Toyota Toyota Ambulance 2013 Toyota Hiace 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2013 Toyota Regius Ace 2013
6 Nov 2013 29 units affected Ref JP-1219700

In vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the sunroof glass has insufficient strength due to improper manufacturing process. The glass may break when subjected to impact such as forcefully opening or closing doors. …

Audi Audi A8 3.0Tq 2013 Audi Audi A8 4.0 Tq 2013 Audi Audi A8L 4.0 Tq 2013 Audi Audi S8 2013
6 Nov 2013 395 units affected Ref JP-1219690

The flared fitting section of the fuel pipe in the engine compartment may be damaged by contact with the fixing clip due to engine natural vibration, risking fuel leakage.

Audi Audi S6 2012–2013 Audi Audi S7 Sportback 2012–2013

Hyundai: Brake Light

Brakes
1 Nov 2013 2164 units affected Ref JP-1219800

The contact material and shape inside the brake light switch are inadequate, which may cause contact failure during switch signal transmission due to debris generation or contact wear. As a result, switch …

Hyundai i30 2005–2009 Hyundai i30 CW 2005–2009 Hyundai JM 2005–2009 Hyundai Grandeur 2005–2009 Hyundai Sonata 2005–2009 +1 more
1 Nov 2013 37 units affected Ref JP-1132530

The crankshaft timing wheel, which detects engine speed, suffered from insufficient torque management of the timing wheel mounting bolts during engine manufacturing. This causes the bolts to loosen, resulting in unstable fixing …

ヰセキ T6125D 2011–2012 ヰセキ T8115D 2011–2012 ヰセキ TJW117 2011–2012
31 Oct 2013 77 units affected Ref JP-1219780

Due to inappropriate software in the central electronic module, excessive standby current continues to flow during parking, which may cause battery discharge, resulting in inability to start the engine and inability to …

Volvo Volvo S60 2013 Volvo Volvo V60 2013 Volvo Volvo V70 2013 Volvo Volvo XC60 2013 Volvo Volvo XC70 2013
31 Oct 2013 214 units affected Ref JP-1132510

The inner raceway surface of the drive pinion bearing in the differential has manufacturing defects. Continued use may result in bearing damage and potential oil leakage.

Isuzu Elf 1999–2012 Isuzu GIGA 1999–2012 Isuzu Journey K 1999–2012 Isuzu Forward 1999–2012 Nissan Atlas 1999–2012
31 Oct 2013 107 units affected Ref JP-1132500

In large and medium-sized buses equipped with replacement change levers, improper manufacturing of the change lever may result in lever fracture if continued in use.

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 1988–2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 1988–2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1988–2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1988–2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 1988–2005

Nissan/Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
31 Oct 2013 256538 units affected Ref JP-1132480

The high-pressure fuel pump has an improperly designed pump cover. In extremely cold ambient temperatures, exposure to wind pressure during operation can cause moisture in the fuel to freeze at the filter …

Nissan Serena 2010–2013 Suzuki Landy 2010–2013
30 Oct 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1132562

The horn switch (acoustic alarm switch) has inadequate waterproofing. In cases of heavy rainfall or exposure to large amounts of water, water may infiltrate the electrical contact points inside the switch. As …

ミツオカ Like-T3 2012–2013
30 Oct 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1132561

The steering device (front fork) has insufficient strength. Repeated heavy impact loads on the front wheel from rough road driving, curb climbing, and similar conditions may cause the front fork to deform …

ミツオカ Like-T3 2012–2013
30 Oct 2013 1416 units affected Ref JP-1132490

An internal pin in the travel hydraulic pump mounted on our shovel loaders may wear due to operating conditions. Continued use in this state can cause the pin to fracture, preventing normal …

T C M ZW100 2007–2010 T C M ZW120 2007–2010 T C M ZW140 2007–2010 T C M ZW150 2007–2010 日立 ZW100 2007–2010 +3 more
29 Oct 2013 13564 units affected Ref JP-1132440

In large trucks and buses, zinc dissolved from fuel hoses reacts with diesel fuel components to form compounds that can cause internal valve seizure in the fuel injection system. This may result …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2009–2012
25 Oct 2013 1081 units affected Ref JP-2104410

In garbage collection vehicles, improper wiring in electronic components of the electrical control controller that manages the garbage collection device may cause the garbage collection device to malfunction, resulting in unintended operation …

Hino Hino Profia 2012–2013 Hino Hino Ranger 2012–2013 Isuzu Elf 2012–2013 Isuzu GIGA 2012–2013 Isuzu Forward 2012–2013
25 Oct 2013 4 units affected Ref JP-1219750

The fuel gauge displays an incorrect setting value programmed at manufacture for fuel remaining quantity, causing it to display more fuel than actually present. This prevents correct recognition of fuel remaining and …

Porsche Cayenne 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2013
25 Oct 2013 73 units affected Ref JP-1219710

Some brake master cylinders have insufficient diaphragm strength in their internal components. Continued use may cause diaphragm deformation, preventing the brake pedal from returning to its specified position when released, resulting in …

Peugeot 3008 2012–2013
24 Oct 2013 652 units affected Ref JP-1219730

The hands-free unit controlling the steering lock may fail to engage due to cumulative tolerance deviations in related components, preventing the detection switch from fully actuating even when the handlebar is operated …

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring 2010–2013

Cadillac: Brake lights

Brakes
24 Oct 2013 11 units affected Ref JP-1219770

Improper manufacturing of electronic components in the body control module governing brake lamp operation can generate electrical noise, causing brake lamps to flash even when the brake pedal is not depressed. When …

キャデラック ATS 2013
24 Oct 2013 585 units affected Ref JP-1219740

The left handlebar switch used for turn signal indicator and related controls has an inadequately designed power supply circuit. When multiple operations are performed simultaneously or in rapid succession, insufficient voltage is …

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore 2012–2013
24 Oct 2013 2003 units affected Ref JP-1219732

In the hands-free unit controlling the steering lock, cumulative tolerances in related components may prevent the detection switch from being fully engaged when the handlebar is positioned at the lock position, potentially …

Ducati Diavel 2010–2013 Ducati Diavel AMG 2010–2013 Ducati Diavel Carbon 2010–2013 Ducati Diavel Cromo 2010–2013 Ducati Diavel Dark 2010–2013 +1 more
24 Oct 2013 2003 units affected Ref JP-1219731

In the hands-free unit controlling the steering lock, cumulative tolerances in related components may prevent the detection switch from fully engaging when the handlebar is operated to the lock position, potentially resulting …

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport 2010–2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring 2010–2013

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.