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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31 Oct 2012 14 units affected Ref JP-1218760

The engine oil feed pipe attached to the engine has an improper connection between its rubber and metal components. Stress resulting from this improper connection can cause the rubber portion to fracture, …

Lotus Evora S 2010–2011

Kato: Speedometer

Fire risk
31 Oct 2012 481 units affected Ref JP-1130520

The pulse converter that converts vehicle speed signals to display vehicle speed has insufficient response capability to internal element voltage fluctuations, which may cause the element to burn out and render speed …

カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 2011–2012 カトウ Kato KR-70H Rafter 2011–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-13H(M) Rafter 2011–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 2011–2012

Kyokuto: Axle

Wheel / axle
31 Oct 2012 21 units affected Ref JP-1130480

On trailer axles, the wire attachment position of the catch strap (a device that limits air suspension extension height) is improper, causing wire-to-axle interference on some units. Continued use in this condition …

極東 Tank Semi-trailer 2007–2010

Hino: Stabilizer Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
30 Oct 2012 8 units affected Ref JP-1130510

In high center-of-gravity vehicles, the stabilizer arm strength of the rear axle air suspension is insufficient. Repeated rolling can cause cracks in the arm. Continued operation may result in arm fracture in …

Hino Hino Ranger 2005–2011

Nissan XTrail — Fire

Fire risk Ireland
26 Oct 2012 Ref A12/1603/12

Fire — null The engine bay insulation may have insufficient clearance from the turbocharger. As a result, there is a possible risk of fire in the engine compartment due to overheating of …

Nissan XTrail
25 Oct 2012 19 units affected Ref JP-1130450

In the propeller shaft of light-duty trucks, the bearing seal of the universal joint journal bearing may be damaged during the manufacturing process. Continued use in this condition can result in grease …

Isuzu Elf 2011 Mazda Titan 2011
25 Oct 2012 13336 units affected Ref JP-1130440

In fuel tanks for light-duty trucks, the fuel tank band was secured with excessive fastening torque, causing excessive stress on the spot-welded joints of the internal baffle plate (a partition that suppresses …

Isuzu Elf 2005–2006 Mazda Titan 2005–2006 Nissan Atlas 2005–2006 Nissan Condor 2005–2006
25 Oct 2012 3103 units affected Ref JP-1130430

Incorrect replacement parts were supplied for the fuel tank mounting band on air-spring-suspended tractor models. Vehicles equipped with these bands experience insufficient clamping force, allowing the fuel tank to move when subjected …

Isuzu GIGA 1997–2006
24 Oct 2012 1707 units affected Ref JP-1130460

The water drainage structure of the cargo compartment sliding door lock mounting is inadequate, causing water from washing to accumulate without proper drainage. This can corrode the internal door lock mechanism. As …

Daihatsu Hijet 2008–2010

Jaguar: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
23 Oct 2012 7014 units affected Ref JP-1218752

1. At the fuel tank pump motor wiring terminal connection, repeated thermal cycling causes the connection to loosen, resulting in poor contact that generates heat and electrical discharge. The terminal connection may …

Jaguar X-TYPE 2.0 V6 2002–2010

Jaguar: Fuel Pump

Fire risk
23 Oct 2012 7014 units affected Ref JP-1218751

1. At the fuel tank pump motor wiring terminal connector, repeated cycles of electrical heating and cooling cause the terminal connection to loosen, resulting in poor contact. This generates heat and electrical …

Jaguar X-TYPE 2.0 V6 2002–2010

Peugeot: ABS

Brakes
18 Oct 2012 259 units affected Ref JP-1218740

Brake light wiring is inadequately secured and may contact the brake linkrod. Continued operation in this state can result in wiring insulation damage and short-circuiting, causing the ABS warning light to illuminate …

Peugeot 207 2012 Peugeot 207 CC 2012 Peugeot 207 SW 2012
18 Oct 2012 25 units affected Ref JP-1218730

In the clutch hydraulic piping of the power transmission system, certain crimped connections between metal pipes and rubber hoses are insufficiently crimped. This can cause clutch oil leakage from the affected area, …

Peugeot 308 2009
18 Oct 2012 140 units affected Ref JP-1130420

In the front-side final reducer of the rear tandem axle drive on low-floor heavy-duty trucks, excessive play in the spline section of the front flange can cause excessive input load on the …

UDトラックス Quon 2010–2011

Mitsubishi: Fuel Filter

Fire risk
18 Oct 2012 30552 units affected Ref JP-1130410

In light trucks and buses, the fuel filter outlet connection has improper geometry in some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause the fuel tube to detach due to vibration during …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2012
16 Oct 2012 543 units affected Ref JP-2104260

The height of the anti-step-over kick plate at the front edge of the screed step is insufficient. When the right screed is extended with the foot placed forward of the step, there …

H A N T A F45WJ 2006–2012 H A N T A F45WJ3 2006–2012 H A N T A HA45W-5 2006–2012 住友 HA45W-7 2006–2012
12 Oct 2012 79 units affected Ref JP-1130400

Due to improper assembly of electrical wiring, the clamp securing the main harness to the upper frame is installed in the reverse direction, causing the main harness to potentially interfere with the …

コべルコ SK125W 2008–2012
12 Oct 2012 Ref A12/1474/12

Injuries — null The wiper-arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this occurs, it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power-assisted braking and more effort would …

Volvo V60, V70, XC70, S80
11 Oct 2012 7926 units affected Ref JP-1130380

In large trucks, snow adhering to and accumulating on the front panel may melt due to heat from heater hoses and other sources. When meltwater drips onto the adjustment valve (front axle) …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2009–2012
11 Oct 2012 2048 units affected Ref JP-1130370

Large and medium-sized buses may have an improperly assembled piston installed in the hand control valve that operates the parking brake. Continued use in this condition may cause delayed parking brake actuation …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2010–2012 UDトラックス 2010–2012

Hino: Wheel Bearing

Fire risk
10 Oct 2012 1550 units affected Ref JP-1130390

Defective wheel bearings for the front axle (with manufacturing defects in the bearing rolling elements) were mixed into the supply shipment. Some trucks and buses that had their front axle wheel bearings …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1995–2012
10 Oct 2012 459326 units affected Ref JP-1130360

Power window switches in the driver's door may have unevenly applied lubricating grease. Arcing at the contact points during switch operation carbonizes the grease, degrading lubricity. This causes poor switch sliding action, …

Toyota ist 2006–2008 Toyota Vitz 2006–2008 Toyota Auris 2006–2008 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2006–2008 Toyota Belta 2006–2008 +1 more

Hino/Toyota: M/T

Loss of control
10 Oct 2012 805 units affected Ref JP-1130350

In light-duty trucks equipped with electronically controlled manual transmissions, the internal circuit of the motor drive unit that automatically controls clutch operation is defective. Excessive current flows during clutch motor operation, causing …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2012 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2011–2012 Toyota Toyota Dyna 300 2011–2012 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2011–2012 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G35 2011–2012
10 Oct 2012 2369 units affected Ref JP-1130340

In delivery-specification small trucks, the electrical circuit of the starter (engine) switch is inadequately designed, causing excessive current flow through the switch contacts during engine start. Repeated switch operations result in premature …

Hino Hino Dutro 2009–2011 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2009–2011 Toyota Toyota Dyna 300 2009–2011 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2009–2011
10 Oct 2012 65 units affected Ref JP-1130310

The owner's manual for welfare vehicles does not contain information regarding the installation of child restraint devices.

Toyota Allion 2012 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2012 Toyota Hiace 2012 Toyota Premio 2012 Toyota Regius Ace 2012

Honda: Power Steering

Fire risk
4 Oct 2012 30044 units affected Ref JP-1130330

The supply-side rubber hose of the hydraulic power steering system has insufficient heat resistance. The rubber hose deteriorates and loses flexibility due to heat from the exhaust manifold catalytic converter. Consequently, hydraulic …

Honda Elysion 2004–2008 Honda Elysion Prestige 2004–2008
4 Oct 2012 621 units affected Ref JP-1130320

The hydraulic pump fastening structure of the agricultural tractor is inadequate, causing the pump gear plate (pump chamber) to shift when operating pressure increases, resulting in seizure of the input bearing area …

ヰセキ TJW107 2008–2012 ヰセキ TJW117 2008–2012
4 Oct 2012 6662 units affected Ref JP-1130290

Due to improper programming in the mechanical automatic transmission control unit, automatic transmission control (upshift) may initiate when the accelerator pedal is not depressed and during low-speed driving. As engine speed increases …

UDトラックス 2010–2012

Nissan: Wiring

Loss of control
4 Oct 2012 4152 units affected Ref JP-1130280

The edge of the metal electrical wire protective cover beneath the driver's seat is improperly finished with sharp edges, which can damage electrical wiring during cover installation. Continued use in this condition …

Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012

Lamborghini: Power Steering

Fire risk
2 Oct 2012 289 units affected Ref JP-1218690

The high-pressure piping used in the power steering system is made of inappropriate material. Prolonged use may result in small holes developing in the high-pressure pipe due to water ingress, and additionally …

Lamborghini Gallardo 2002–2006

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.