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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22 Aug 2012 2 units affected Ref JP-1218630

Some side stands may have insufficient strength due to defects in the casting process. The mounting section could fracture during use, creating a risk of vehicle tipover.

Ducati Diavel AMG 2012
20 Aug 2012 18 units affected Ref JP-1129810

The lock confirmation lamp on the cargo door locking mechanism of van-type cargo beds emits an inappropriate light color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using the remote key, it is possible …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2012 Hino Hino Profia 2011–2012 Hino Hino Ranger 2011–2012 Isuzu Elf 2011–2012 Isuzu Forward 2011–2012 +1 more
17 Aug 2012 4 units affected Ref JP-2104230

In the dedicated engine for operating the refrigeration unit, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide within the delivery holder of the fuel injection pump has caused initial cracks in the seal …

Hino Hino Profia 2012 トレクス - 2012

Hino: Wheel Bearing

Fire risk
16 Aug 2012 763 units affected Ref JP-1130150

Certain large and medium-duty trucks are equipped with defective wheel bearings on the front axle. Continued use may result in play, and in the worst case, brake drag could occur, potentially leading …

Hino Hino Profia 2011–2012 Hino Hino Ranger 2011–2012
10 Aug 2012 1 units affected Ref JP-1130030

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking device illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking device is unlocked via remote key, the red lamp remains illuminated during vehicle …

Hino Dutro 2004
9 Aug 2012 11692 units affected Ref JP-1130140

Due to an inappropriate control program in the engine control unit (engine ECU), when operating the air conditioning while maneuvering the vehicle at very low speeds without depressing the accelerator pedal (e.g., …

Mitsubishi RVR 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Galant 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Delica 2011–2012
6 Aug 2012 77 units affected Ref JP-1218570

Sunroof-equipped vehicles have sunroof glass (front) installed that was manufactured through an improper process. Consequently, this glass may crack under extremely low temperatures (−20°C or below). In the worst case, occupants may …

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2011–2012 Audi Q5 3.2 FSI Quattro 2011–2012
2 Aug 2012 1119 units affected Ref JP-1130100

In large and medium-sized buses, the exhaust pipe (center pipe) is made of inappropriate material, causing corrosion near the welded joint on the underside of the pipe due to moisture accumulation inside, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2010–2012 Nissan - 2010–2012
31 Jul 2012 1653 units affected Ref JP-1130090

In large tractors, improper manufacturing of the brake valve causes the plunger actuated by the brake pedal to have poor sliding due to misalignment. Continued operation in this condition results in poor …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2010–2012
31 Jul 2012 1518 units affected Ref JP-1130050

On the front brake hose, improper assembly of the electrical wiring for the ABS wheel speed sensor results in insufficient clearance between the electrical wiring and front brake hose in some vehicles. …

Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2011–2012
31 Jul 2012 5 units affected Ref JP-1129870

The lock confirmation lamp on the cargo door locking mechanism of refrigerated vehicles has an inappropriate light color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using a remote key, the vehicle can be …

Toyota Dyna 2001–2007 Toyota Toyoace G25 2001–2007 Toyota Toyoace G35 2001–2007
31 Jul 2012 33 units affected Ref JP-1129860

The lock confirmation lamp on the cargo door locking mechanism of van-type cargo beds emits an inappropriate light color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using a remote key, the vehicle can …

Hino Hino Dutro 2005–2011 Hino Hino Profia 2005–2011 Isuzu Elf 2005–2011 Isuzu Forward 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2005–2011 +4 more
31 Jul 2012 68 units affected Ref JP-1129840

The lock confirmation lamp of the cargo door locking mechanism on van-type cargo beds has an inappropriate lamp color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using the remote key, the vehicle can …

Isuzu Elf 2006–2009
31 Jul 2012 19 units affected Ref JP-1129830

The lock confirmation lamp on the van-type cargo bed door locking mechanism illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the vehicle can be operated with …

Isuzu Elf 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2012
30 Jul 2012 7 units affected Ref JP-1130060

The lock confirmation lamp on the refrigerated cargo door locking mechanism of refrigerated vehicles illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using the remote key, the vehicle can …

Daihatsu Hijet 2004–2006

Nichiyu: Power Steering

Steering
30 Jul 2012 61 units affected Ref JP-1130040

In the electric power steering system, due to improper programming of the control controller, excessive current may flow to the power steering motor during steering operation. This may cause an error message …

ニチユ Transer 2011–2012
30 Jul 2012 189 units affected Ref JP-1129950

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo bed door locking mechanism emits an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the vehicle can be operated with the …

Isuzu Elf 2007–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2007–2012
30 Jul 2012 27 units affected Ref JP-1129940

The lock confirmation lamp on the cargo door locking mechanism of van-type cargo beds illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using a remote key, the red lamp …

Hino Hino Dutro 2004–2008 Isuzu Elf 2004–2008 Mazda Bongo 2004–2008 Toyota Toyota Dyna 2004–2008 Toyota Toyota Hiace Van 2004–2008
30 Jul 2012 266 units affected Ref JP-1129930

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking mechanism has an inappropriate light color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the vehicle can be driven with the …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2000–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2000–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2000–2012
30 Jul 2012 534 units affected Ref JP-1129920

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking mechanism emits an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key fob, the red lamp remains illuminated during vehicle …

Isuzu Elf 2001–2012 Isuzu GIGA 2001–2012 Isuzu Forward 2001–2012
30 Jul 2012 121 units affected Ref JP-1129880

The lock confirmation lamp on the van-type cargo bed door locking mechanism illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using the remote key, the vehicle can be operated …

Hino Hino Dutro 2001–2012 Hino Hino Profia 2001–2012 Hino Hino Ranger 2001–2012 Isuzu Elf 2001–2012 Mazda Titan 2001–2012 +1 more
30 Jul 2012 143 units affected Ref JP-1129820

The lock confirmation lamp on the cargo door locking mechanism of van-type cargo beds has an inappropriate lamp color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using a remote key, the vehicle can …

Isuzu Elf 2001–2012 Isuzu Forward 2001–2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2001–2012 Nissan Atlas 2001–2012
30 Jul 2012 16 units affected Ref JP-1129800

The lock confirmation lamp on the van-type cargo bed door locking device emits an inappropriate color. When the locking device is unlocked via remote key, the vehicle can be driven with the …

Hino Hino Dutro 2006–2010 Isuzu Elf 2006–2010

Unknown: Device and Other

Steering
27 Jul 2012 13 units affected Ref JP-1218561

The headlight and turn signal operation switches on the instrument panel are positioned more than 500 mm from the center of the steering wheel, failing to comply with safety standards.

不明 BW141AD-4 2005–2010 不明 BW141AD-4AM 2005–2010 不明 BW151AD-4AM 2005–2010 不明 BW202AD-4 2005–2010
27 Jul 2012 1 units affected Ref JP-1130080

In police vehicles, the second row forward-facing seats are equipped with Type I seat belts, which do not satisfy safety standards.

Nissan Civilian 2012
27 Jul 2012 3573 units affected Ref JP-1129970

The cooling air deflector plate has insufficient strength, and cracks may develop due to vibration during operation. If use continues in this condition, the plate may fracture and interfere with the road …

Isuzu Journey 2005–2010 Nissan Civilian 2005–2010
27 Jul 2012 14 units affected Ref JP-1129960

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking mechanism illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the red lamp remains illuminated while the …

Hino Hino Dutro 2005–2009 Hino Hino Profia 2005–2009 Isuzu Elf 2005–2009 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2009 Mitsubishi Fuso 2005–2009 +1 more
27 Jul 2012 40 units affected Ref JP-1129910

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking mechanism illuminates in an inappropriate color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the red lamp remains illuminated during vehicle …

Hino Hino Dutro 1997–2012 Hino Hino Profia 1997–2012 Hino Hino Ranger 1997–2012 Isuzu Elf 1997–2012 Isuzu GIGA 1997–2012 +7 more
27 Jul 2012 11 units affected Ref JP-1129900

The lock confirmation lamp on the van cargo door locking mechanism has an inappropriate lamp color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked using the remote key, the vehicle can be driven with …

Hino Hino Dutro 1998–2011 Hino Hino Profia 1998–2011 Isuzu Elf 1998–2011 Isuzu Forward 1998–2011
27 Jul 2012 8 units affected Ref JP-1129890

The lock confirmation lamp on the refrigerated cargo door locking mechanism of refrigerated vehicles has an inappropriate light color. When the locking mechanism is unlocked via remote key, the vehicle can travel …

Isuzu Elf 2006–2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2006–2010

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.