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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Isuzu: Giga

5 Apr 2012 580 units affected Ref JP-2104160

The Hill Start Aid (HSA) control unit is equipped with an inappropriate electrolytic capacitor, which may cause excessive current to flow through the electronic circuit board. Continued use in this condition may …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2008
5 Apr 2012 4 units affected Ref JP-1218290

The sound-deadening coating on the vehicle undercarriage has improper mixing ratios and application thickness, causing the coating to form icicle-like protrusions in some areas. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Volvo Volvo S60 2012 Volvo Volvo XC60 2012
5 Apr 2012 126 units affected Ref JP-1129180

In the vehicle speed control pedal return spring of rotary snow removal vehicles, the guide pin and spring may interfere when the pedal is depressed. If use continues in this condition, the …

ニッセキ HTR145 2008–2011 ニッセキ HTR85 2008–2011 ニッセキ KBR103 2008–2011
4 Apr 2012 8 units affected Ref JP-1129220

The front passenger seat does not conform to safety standards due to insufficient seat depth dimensions.

ニイガタ Niigata NR82 Rotary Snow Plow 2011
3 Apr 2012 27 units affected Ref JP-1129150

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, a halogen headlamp fog lamp kit for aftermarket installation was incorrectly configured. When this fog lamp kit is installed, the low beam (dipped beam) extinguishes when …

Subaru Trezia 2011–2012
2 Apr 2012 281 units affected Ref JP-1218270

The tailgate harness protective guide is not installed on the electrical wiring tailgate harness. Continued use in this condition causes the tailgate harness to experience stress during tailgate opening and closing operations, …

Citroen C4 2004–2006
2 Apr 2012 58 units affected Ref JP-1218260

In the connection between the clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder pushrod, some vehicles may not have been securely fastened during manufacturing. When the clutch pedal is operated, this connection may disengage, …

Citroen DS3 2011

Peugeot: Engine and Other Components

Loss of control
2 Apr 2012 14 units affected Ref JP-1218250

In the engine fuse box located in the engine compartment, the power supply wiring terminal fastener was over-torqued during vehicle manufacturing. Continued operation in this condition may cause the terminal fastener to …

Peugeot 207 2010–2011 Peugeot 207 SW 2010–2011
29 Mar 2012 15112 units affected Ref JP-1129170

In turbocharged vehicles, the gasket installed between the turbocharger and turbo oil return pipe (which returns oil from the turbocharger to the oil pan) is of inappropriate material. Due to combined factors …

Mitsubishi Town Box 2002–2011 Nissan Clipper Rio 2002–2011

Full-half: Axle

Brakes
28 Mar 2012 12 units affected Ref JP-1129160

Some trailers have axle brackets installed in incorrect positions, resulting in the axle and braking system being mounted inverted in all directions. This causes the brake drum rotation direction relative to the …

フルハーフ 2010–2011
23 Mar 2012 189 units affected Ref JP-1218240

The rear wheel spoke section has insufficient strength. Under very high load conditions, cracks may develop in the spoke section. Continued use in this condition may result in component failure.

Ducati Monster 1100 EVO 2011–2012
22 Mar 2012 587 units affected Ref JP-1129130

The fuel pipe and fuel filter combination in the engine fuel system had insufficient strength evaluation, which can cause resonance and generate stress exceeding allowable limits. As a result, cracks may develop …

Kawasaki 50ZV 2005–2010 Toyota 4SDT30 2005–2010 コべルコ LK120Z-5 2005–2010
15 Mar 2012 45754 units affected Ref JP-1129120

The clamp securing the fuel filler hose to the fuel tank may be insufficiently tightened, potentially causing cracks to develop in the hose. Continued use could allow cracks to propagate, risking fuel …

Suzuki Swift 2010–2012
15 Mar 2012 2481 units affected Ref JP-1129110

The socket cover attached to the socket cord of the headlight has inadequate specifications. When the headlight illuminates, the interior of the cover reaches high temperatures, potentially causing the insulation coating of …

Yamaha EC-03 2010–2012
15 Mar 2012 37 units affected Ref JP-1129100

The engine control unit's fuel injection control program contains incorrect control parameters, resulting in excessive fuel flow rate. Additionally, the absence of combustion pressure suppression control at low temperatures causes elevated combustion …

日立 ZX145W-3 2008–2011
14 Mar 2012 2914 units affected Ref JP-1129090

In manual transmissions, some shift cables were bent during assembly installation. Continued use in this condition may cause the shift cable to break, resulting in loss of shift operation capability and rendering …

Komatsu FD10 2004–2011 Komatsu FD15 2004–2011 Komatsu FD18 2004–2011 Komatsu FG09 2004–2011 Komatsu FG15 2004–2011 +12 more
14 Mar 2012 150 units affected Ref JP-1129082

2. The seal cap structure on the transmission propeller shaft coupling is inadequate, and the seal cap may separate. Continued operation in this condition may result in transmission oil leakage and, in …

Komatsu FD35 2008 Komatsu FD35N 2008 Komatsu FD40 2008 Komatsu FD40N 2008 Komatsu FD45 2008 +4 more
14 Mar 2012 150 units affected Ref JP-1129081

1. In the brake cooling circuit, due to improper circuit design, hydraulic pressure in the circuit increases at low temperatures, which may damage the oil cooler. Continued operation in this condition may …

Komatsu FD35 2008–2011 Komatsu FD35N 2008–2011 Komatsu FD40 2008–2011 Komatsu FD40N 2008–2011 Komatsu FD45 2008–2011 +4 more
14 Mar 2012 6747 units affected Ref JP-1129060

In the power steering cylinder of the steering apparatus, the coating on the cylinder rod end face is excessively thick. During tie-rod lock nut tightening, the coating is crushed, and if operation …

Yanmar EF326V 2008 Yanmar EF328V 2008 Yanmar EF330V 2008 Yanmar EF334V 2008 Yanmar EF338V 2008 +1 more

Fiat: Airbag

Airbag
13 Mar 2012 94 units affected Ref JP-1218220

In side airbags, due to improper programming of the airbag control unit, the deployment signal may be incorrectly recognized during a side impact, causing the side airbag on the opposite side of …

Fiat 500 2010 Fiat 500C 2010 Fiat Abarth 500C 2010 Fiat Punto Evo 2010
9 Mar 2012 90 units affected Ref JP-1129140

During the welding process for the bracket that secures the steering apparatus to the vehicle body, prototype parts produced during production preparation were improperly handled and may have been mixed into production …

Toyota RAV4 2007 Toyota Vanguard 2007

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Fire risk
8 Mar 2012 28 units affected Ref JP-1129040

In the heater circuit for heating intake air during cold engine starts, some vehicles have incorrect heater relay cable connections that bypass the fuse. If a short circuit occurs, excessive current flows …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 2011
6 Mar 2012 3 units affected Ref JP-1218210

In the intake air heating device that operates at low ambient temperatures, improper circuit design causes damage to the power supply circuit, allowing current to flow continuously. If use continues in this …

Mercedes-Benz Zetros 1833A 2009
6 Mar 2012 196 units affected Ref JP-1129070

The crankshaft oil seal fitted to the engine front case may have reduced retention force due to combined factors including processing variation in the front case and variation in oil seal press-fit …

Mitsubishi eK-ACTIVE 2001–2006 Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2001–2006 Mitsubishi Town Box 2001–2006 Mitsubishi Minica 2001–2006 Mitsubishi Minicab 2001–2006 +2 more
5 Mar 2012 847 units affected Ref JP-1218170

The signal transmission cable connecting the front and left camera to the image display unit may be subjected to pressure from other cables that expand and contract due to thermal effects during …

Land Rover Discovery 4 2009–2011 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 2009–2011 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Supercharged 2009–2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 2009–2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2009–2011
2 Mar 2012 1901 units affected Ref JP-1218200

Slide-detachable headlights have an inadequate fixing structure, making it difficult to confirm proper attachment. Continued use in an incompletely fixed state may result in headlight detachment.

Porsche Cayenne 2010–2012 Porsche Cayenne S 2010–2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2010–2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2010–2012

Kubota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
2 Mar 2012 1846 units affected Ref JP-1129052

In the fuel system of the combine harvester, improper fastening of the injection pipe may cause resonance during operation. This can result in cracks in the pipe, leading to fuel leakage and …

Kubota ER456 2008–2011 Kubota ER467 2008–2011
2 Mar 2012 1846 units affected Ref JP-1129051

In combine harvesters, the turning clutch pressure plate lacks sufficient strength to engage and disengage power transmission for gentle turns by differentiating left and right axle rotation speeds. Continued operation in this …

Kubota ER456 2008–2011 Kubota ER467 2008–2011

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Fire risk
1 Mar 2012 422 units affected Ref JP-1129030

The dust cover installed on the engine compartment of street sweeper vehicles to prevent dust from being blown up during operation may accumulate soil and debris on top during cleaning work. The …

Isuzu Forward 1989–1999
1 Mar 2012 1161 units affected Ref JP-1129020

The rear step (footrest for rear passenger seating) has insufficient strength in the snap ring that prevents the mounting pin from coming out. This can cause cracking during assembly. If use continues …

Kawasaki ER-4n 2011–2012 Kawasaki ER-4n ABS 2011–2012 Kawasaki Ninja400R 2011–2012 Kawasaki Ninja400R ABS 2011–2012 Kawasaki Ninja250R 2011–2012

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.