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 Jun 2011 418 units affected Ref JP-1217590

The air filter installed at the intake port of the secondary air supply pump has an improper design, allowing water to accumulate inside the filter. Continued operation may allow accumulated water to …

Bentley Continental GT 2006–2007 Bentley Continental GTC 2006–2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2006–2007
21 Jun 2011 4 units affected Ref JP-1217610

The high-pressure fuel injection pipe in articulated bus engines has insufficient strength, which causes cracks in the pipe and fuel leakage in some cases. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Mercedes-Benz - 2007
21 Jun 2011 3100 units affected Ref JP-1127730

On heavy-duty trucks, the air tank bracket for brake systems and other components lacks sufficient strength. Vehicle vibration and similar conditions may cause cracks to develop in the bracket. Continued operation in …

Isuzu GIGA 2010–2011
21 Jun 2011 3989 units affected Ref JP-1127660

In the charging system, some current limiters (rectifiers) have resin with an insufficient proportion of curing agent. When temperature rises, this resin expands excessively, causing internal lead wires to fracture. This can …

Yanmar GC221 1998–2000
21 Jun 2011 678 units affected Ref JP-1127650

The thrust collar for positioning the input shaft that transmits power from the engine to the slewing hydraulic transmission in the steering apparatus has insufficient strength. The thrust collar may break when …

Yanmar AJ433 2006–2009
21 Jun 2011 1 units affected Ref JP-1127640

Some vehicle frames lack welded reinforcement material. Continued use in this condition may cause partial frame breakage, and in worst cases, misalignment of the drive sprocket due to frame deformation, resulting in …

Yanmar AE334 2011

Yanmar: Steering (Other)

Wheel / axle
21 Jun 2011 46 units affected Ref JP-1127630

In the steering system, internal clutch components within the transmission that engage and disengage power to the left and right wheels may jam against each other, preventing clutch disengagement and making steering …

Yanmar YG8 2010–2011

TCM: Muffler

17 Jun 2011 3 units affected Ref JP-1127702

The cover of the pipe attached to the muffler's end plate has a structure that allows it to be easily removed from the noise prevention device.

T C M JR300-3 2006–2011

TCM: Muffler

17 Jun 2011 17 units affected Ref JP-1127701

1. The noise suppression device's muffler end plate has insufficient strength at the pipe attachment section. Vibration from the engine may cause cracks at this attachment point, risking fracture of the muffler …

T C M JR300-3 2006–2011

Antigo: Axle

Wheel / axle
17 Jun 2011 99 units affected Ref JP-1127610

On the axle of a vehicle-mounted trailer, slide shoes attached to the sliding portions of the axle extension section wear due to axle compression and extension during vehicle loading and unloading operations. …

アンチコ - 1988–1999
17 Jun 2011 Ref 0550/11

Injuries — null The product poses a risk of injuries because there may be foreign material inside the brake tube which can potentially move into the brake master cylinder. If this occurs, …

Toyota Production period 30 October 2008 to 19 May 2010. Right-hand drive vehicles.WMI VDS VIS.VIN range:KGJ10R JTN ML11## 0J000115 - 0J057235KGJ10R ML19## 0J017449 - 0J019081N.....
15 Jun 2011 65 units affected Ref JP-1217580

The front fender mounting bolts have inadequate surface treatment on the threaded portion. When removed and reused during periodic inspections and maintenance, the bolts may loosen due to driving vibration and similar …

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 2009–2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 ABS 2009–2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 ABS SE 2009–2010
15 Jun 2011 19916 units affected Ref JP-1127690

Some front wiper motors have deformed ground terminals. This can result in poor electrical contact at the ground terminal connection point, which may cause the front wipers to become inoperative.

Mazda Axela 2008–2009
14 Jun 2011 30 units affected Ref JP-1127680

The solenoid valve of the work implement control valve in the away-from-seat travel and load lock mechanism has insufficient water resistance. Rainwater and similar moisture may penetrate and cause short circuits. This …

Komatsu FD60 2008–2011

Komatsu: Steering - Other

Steering
14 Jun 2011 104 units affected Ref JP-1127670

In the steering system, the attachment method of the handlebar shaft mounting bracket to the frame is inadequate. When load is applied to the handlebar, the rubber mount may fracture and the …

小松 - 2001–2010

Axle: Axle

Wheel / axle
14 Jun 2011 152 units affected Ref JP-1127600

Certain vehicle-mounted trailer axles have insufficient strength due to improper welding of the cylinder mounting boss for axle extension/contraction. Continued use in this condition may result in cracks developing at the boss …

アロー - 2003–2008
9 Jun 2011 152720 units affected Ref JP-1127570

In the rear suspension, the bush bracket connecting the rear lower arm and rear axle housing has limited strength margin. Repeated left/right turns and acceleration/braking cycles can cause the bush bracket to …

Mitsubishi Town Box 2006–2011 Mitsubishi Minicab 2006–2011 Nissan Clipper 2006–2011 Nissan Clipper Rio 2006–2011

Kawasaki: Tires

Loss of control
8 Jun 2011 894 units affected Ref JP-1127620

Front and rear wheel tires and wheels may have improperly assembled tubes that are pinched and damaged between the tire and rim. If the pinched tube becomes detached during operation, air may …

Kawasaki 250TR 2010–2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2010–2011 Kawasaki W800 2010–2011 Kawasaki Estrella 2010–2011

Volvo: Power Steering

Steering
7 Jun 2011 117 units affected Ref JP-1217550

In the hydraulic power steering gearbox, improperly shaped cylinder pipes may have been installed, causing excessive load and damage to the O-rings attached to these pipes. This can result in power steering …

Volvo Volvo XC90 2010
3 Jun 2011 886 units affected Ref JP-2104070

Medium-duty trucks compliant with 2010 emissions regulations may experience degraded nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission levels depending on driving conditions due to engine control program effects.

Isuzu Forward 2010–2011
2 Jun 2011 21136 units affected Ref JP-1127592

On small trucks with van or refrigerated unit bodies, the bellows tube of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler has insufficient strength. Thermal expansion and contraction of exhaust gas can cause cracks …

Isuzu Elf 2006–2010 Nissan Atlas 2006–2010
2 Jun 2011 90362 units affected Ref JP-1127591

In small trucks with manual transmissions, the backup light switch harness routing is improper; vibration of the harness mounting bracket causes the harness to bend and damage the insulation. Continued use in …

Isuzu Elf 2006–2010

Honda: Electrical System - Other

Loss of control
2 Jun 2011 778 units affected Ref JP-1127580

The tip-over engine shutoff sensor has an inadequate vibration isolation structure, which causes resonance at specific engine speeds. This can cause the sensor's internal tilt-sensing pendulum to shift into the tip-over detection …

Honda Shadow 2009–2011 Honda Shadow Phantom 2009–2011
1 Jun 2011 21636 units affected Ref JP-1127520

In the brake piping between the brake master cylinder and brake actuator, internal cleaning during the manufacturing process was inadequate on some units, resulting in foreign material adhesion. This foreign material may …

Toyota iQ 2008–2010

Toyota: Steering Gearbox

Steering
1 Jun 2011 47784 units affected Ref JP-1127510

In the electric power steering gearbox, repeated operation of turning the steering wheel fully to its extreme can cause the pinion shaft fixing nut to loosen. If use continues in this condition, …

Toyota Prius 1997–2003
31 May 2011 42 units affected Ref JP-1217570

The engine cooling electric fan blades are made of inappropriate material with insufficient strength, and some blades may develop cracks. Continued use can cause crack propagation and failure, and in the worst …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002
31 May 2011 187 units affected Ref JP-1217530

The handsfree unit programming in the electronic key locking system is inappropriate, creating a risk that the engine immobilizer may not reliably shut down engine operation.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport Edition 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring Edition 2010
31 May 2011 239 units affected Ref JP-1217510

Center lock wheel bolts have inappropriate fastening torque specifications, which may cause wheel and hub wear due to driving vibration and other factors. This can result in abnormal noise, and in worst …

Porsche 911 GT3 2009–2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2009–2011 Porsche 911 GTS 2009–2011 Porsche 911 Turbo 2009–2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2009–2011

Mitsubishi: Engine General

Fire risk
31 May 2011 5451 units affected Ref JP-1127550

Abnormal wear of the injector interior due to use of poor-quality fuel and similar causes increases fuel injection quantity, causing cracks and perforation in the piston. Combustion gas leaks into the crankcase …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1998–2004
31 May 2011 682 units affected Ref JP-1127540

In the rear-view mirror, the fixture used in the manufacturing process has minimal tolerance. Variations in polishing after cutting the reflective mirror result in some reflective mirrors having undersized dimensions. This may …

Yamaha FZ1 2008–2010

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.