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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24 Oct 2013 3305 units affected Ref JP-1219720

The electronic circuit board of the HID (discharge-type) headlight ballast module (ignition unit) replaced during the recall correction work under notification number outside-18009 may have defective antistatic treatment applied during manufacturing. Electrostatic …

Jaguar S-TYPE 2.5 V6 2001–2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 V6 2001–2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 4.2 V8 2001–2008 Jaguar S-TYPE R 2001–2008 Jaguar X-TYPE 2.0 V6 2001–2008 +8 more
24 Oct 2013 4883 units affected Ref JP-1132540

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, the automatic transmission control computer program is inappropriate, causing the dog and sleeve in the transmission to fail to engage during motor-drive mode …

Honda Fit 2013
24 Oct 2013 364 units affected Ref JP-1132392

In vehicles equipped with special steering mode, minute foreign particles in the hydraulic piping of the steering changeover valve, which switches between steering modes, may enter the valve interior and cause sluggish …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2013 コべルコ RK250-8 2008–2013 コべルコ RK700 2008–2013
24 Oct 2013 118 units affected Ref JP-1132391

In the headlamp electrical wiring, the positive power line is connected to the headlamp body side. If the headlamp body coating peels and conducts with the vehicle body, a short circuit may …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2013 コべルコ RK250-8 2008–2013 コべルコ RK700 2008–2013
22 Oct 2013 3755 units affected Ref JP-1132460

In large trucks, improper engine control programming and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe structure cause frequent interruptions of automatic and manual regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) during stationary operation. This …

Hino Hino Profia 2011–2013
22 Oct 2013 236 units affected Ref JP-1132450

In large-capacity transit buses, improper engine control programming causes post-injection fuel from automatic DPR (diesel particulate filter) regeneration during idle to enter the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) circuit. The fuel is cooled …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2010–2013
21 Oct 2013 17 units affected Ref JP-1132520

In the engine cooling system fan pulley of combine harvesters, defective units with insufficient bolt seat strength were introduced during manufacturing. The pulley may fracture, causing the cooling fan to stop operating. …

Mitsubishi HC650 2013 Mitsubishi VY463 2013
18 Oct 2013 51 units affected Ref JP-2104400

On large trucks equipped with wing roof van bodies, the routing of the hydraulic piping for wing roof operation above the left front wheel deviates from the blueprint specifications. Assembly variations result …

Hino Profia 2012–2013

Harley-Davidson: Clutch

Loss of control
18 Oct 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1219762

Certain units have an incorrect clutch plate installed in the hydraulic clutch system, which may result in difficulty disengaging the clutch, inability to shift gears, and in worst cases, risk of falling …

Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout 2013
18 Oct 2013 62 units affected Ref JP-1219761

The master cylinder in the hydraulic clutch has an improper design that is prone to air entrainment. Additionally, some units have incorrect clutch plates installed, resulting in difficult clutch disengagement, inability to …

Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King 2013 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 2013

Body Seam: Wiring

Brakes
18 Oct 2013 473 units affected Ref JP-1219670

Wire harnesses routed along body flex sections have improperly sized clamp holes, preventing adequate clearance between the harness and clamp. This compromises harness mobility during body flexing. Continued use may cause the …

ボーマク BW115AC-2 2003–2012 ボーマク BW115AC-3 2003–2012 ボーマク BW115AD-2 2003–2012 ボーマク BW115AD-3 2003–2012
18 Oct 2013 103 units affected Ref JP-1132400

During brake fluid refilling repair work, improper air bleeding of the brake lines has left air trapped in the brake hydraulic unit in some vehicles. This causes increased brake pedal stroke and, …

Mitsubishi Mirage 2012–2013
17 Oct 2013 13019 units affected Ref JP-1132430

The distance between the edge of the flange securing the water pump pulley and the inner bend of the pulley is insufficient, causing the flange to ride up on the inner bend …

Honda Step WGN 2009–2011 Honda Step WGN Spada 2009–2011 Honda Stream 2009–2011

Hitachi/Sumitomo: Differential

Loss of control
17 Oct 2013 158 units affected Ref JP-1132420

In the planetary carrier of a road roller's reduction gear, the spring pin retaining hole for fixing the planetary pin that locks the planetary gear has a manufacturing defect. The spring pin …

住友 HN210WHH 2008 住友 HN215WHH 2008 住友 HW30VWH-2 2008 住友 HW41VWH-2 2008 日立 CC135C-3A 2008 +4 more
10 Oct 2013 401 units affected Ref JP-1132410

In the brake system piping, the oil return line connection from the brake valve is positioned improperly, which may allow air to enter the brake lines and reduce braking effectiveness.

Yanmar EG97 2011–2013
4 Oct 2013 16 units affected Ref JP-1132370

The bolts, nuts used for fastening the reducer and drive shaft, and the front-axle-side spacer material are unsuitable. Proper fastening force cannot be achieved with the torque specification for the material used. …

ニイガタ Niigata NR401 Rotary Snow Plow 2008–2013 ニイガタ Niigata NR601 Rotary Snow Plow 2008–2013 ニイガタ Niigata NRZ601 2008–2013
4 Oct 2013 37 units affected Ref JP-1132360

The constant velocity joint of the propeller shaft between the engine and transmission was not manufactured correctly during production. Continued use in this condition may cause the constant velocity joint to fail, …

ニイガタ Niigata NR282 Rotary Snow Plow 2012–2013 ニイガタ Niigata NR301 Rotary Snow Plow 2012–2013 ニイガタ Niigata NRNS302 2012–2013
4 Oct 2013 24 units affected Ref JP-1132350

In the hydraulic pump that operates the hydrostatic transmission, the rear pump fastening bolts were tightened with excessive torque during hydraulic pump assembly, potentially causing deformation of the threaded holes. As a …

ニイガタ Niigata NR282 Rotary Snow Plow 2009–2010 ニイガタ Niigata NR301 Rotary Snow Plow 2009–2010 ニイガタ Niigata NRN282 2009–2010 ニイガタ Niigata NRN301 2009–2010 ニイガタ Niigata NRNS302 2009–2010
3 Oct 2013 475 units affected Ref JP-1132380

In vehicles where de-icing agent is applied, the air piping (nylon tube) for the rear axle parking brake (wheel parking brake) has insufficient strength. During snow road driving, snow adhering to the …

Hino Hino Ranger 2002–2012
3 Oct 2013 4908 units affected Ref JP-1132330

On continuously variable transmission (CVT) select levers, the fitting surface with the select button has been worn due to inappropriate tooling in the skin-forming equipment. During select button operation, the fitting may …

Mazda Familia Van 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo 2013 Nissan AD 2013 Nissan AD EXPERT 2013

Isuzu: Other (Gas/Noise)

Fire risk
27 Sep 2013 8 units affected Ref JP-1132340

In vehicles modified to double-cab configuration, sound-deadening material installed on the cab floor may sag due to cooling airflow during operation and contact the EGR cooler. The contacted sound-deadening material may become …

Isuzu Forward 2008–2010
26 Sep 2013 29 units affected Ref JP-1219650

Some stabilizer arms have insufficient strength due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may result in stabilizer arm fracture, compromised driving stability, and loss of vehicle control.

FAW Semi-trailer 2004–2006 THT Semi-trailer 2004–2006

Cadillac: Clip Bottle/Nut

Steering
26 Sep 2013 86 units affected Ref JP-1219530

On vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels, if lug nuts are not reinstalled properly, the anti-loosening coating on the lug nuts may not provide adequate retention, causing lug nuts to loosen and generate …

キャデラック SRX 2012–2013

Mazda/Nissan: Other (Frame/Body)

Loss of control
26 Sep 2013 5819 units affected Ref JP-1132320

Due to manufacturing defects in the liftgate latch, internal component dimensions are inappropriate, causing the lock mechanism to fail to operate normally and the liftgate may not lock completely. In the worst …

Mazda Bongo 2012–2013 Nissan Vanette 2012–2013
26 Sep 2013 10 units affected Ref JP-1132310

In the automatic transmission of small buses, improper machining of the snap ring mounting location that secures clutch components may cause the snap ring to disengage, preventing torque transmission through the clutch …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2008–2010
26 Sep 2013 39 units affected Ref JP-1132280

Some stabilizer arms have insufficient strength due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may result in stabilizer arm fracture, loss of driving stability, and inability to continue operation.

トーヨー Tank Semi-trailer 2005–2009 トーヨー Van Semi-trailer 2005–2009

Nissan/Suzuki: Accelerator

Loss of control
26 Sep 2013 765388 units affected Ref JP-1132270

The accelerator sensor, which detects accelerator pedal depression amount, may experience insufficient contact force in internal contacts when the pedal is depressed with lateral force applied, resulting in poor contact. This causes …

Nissan X-Trail 2004–2013 Nissan Serena 2004–2013 Nissan Fuga 2004–2013 Nissan Lafesta 2004–2013 Suzuki Landy 2004–2013
25 Sep 2013 228 units affected Ref JP-1219680

The side stand fixing bolt, which secures the side stand to the vehicle body and side stand switch, may loosen due to vibration. As a result, the side stand switch may fail …

BMW BMW C600 S 2012 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012
25 Sep 2013 313 units affected Ref JP-1219630

The side stand switch fastening method is inadequate, which may cause the fastening to loosen and the switch to become slack. Consequently, the engine cut-off function that should activate when the side …

BMW BMW F700 GS 2012 BMW BMW F800GS 2012
25 Sep 2013 356 units affected Ref JP-1219620

The luggage rack holder on dealer-optional luggage cases has an improper shape, which can cause bolts fastening the luggage rack and holder to loosen due to driving vibrations. Continued operation in this …

BMW BMW C650 GT 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.