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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16 Apr 2010 536 units affected Ref JP-1216630

The gap between the seat belt mount and seat belt anchor fixing pin on the driver and passenger seats is excessive. When detaching the seat belt with the seat in the fully …

Porsche Panamera 4S 2009–2010 Porsche Panamera S 2009–2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2009–2010
15 Apr 2010 566 units affected Ref JP-2103940

The electrical circuit displaying starter switch operation status in training vehicles is defective. When the engine operation confirmation lamp display is switched from engine-off state to starter switch operation state, the side …

Honda CB400 SUPER FOUR 2008–2010

Iseki: Clutch

Steering
15 Apr 2010 15 units affected Ref JP-1125220

In the power transmission system of agricultural tractors, an incorrect part was installed as the fixed nut of the axle clutch, which may cause the nut to loosen. This may result in …

ヰセキ TPC153 2009–2010 ヰセキ TPC183 2009–2010 ヰセキ TPC213 2009–2010
15 Apr 2010 11826 units affected Ref JP-1125140

The rear brake light switch has inadequate water-resistant construction. The switch reaches high temperatures from heat exposure near the catalytic converter, and when cooled by water ingress, moisture is drawn in through …

Honda CB400 SUPER FOUR 2007–2010
15 Apr 2010 111 units affected Ref JP-1125130

In large buses, improper routing of the underbody harness results in contact between the harness and piping mounting brackets in some vehicles. Continued operation in this condition may cause the harness covering …

Isuzu Gala 2002–2005
15 Apr 2010 151 units affected Ref JP-1125120

In superchargers for compressed natural gas vehicles, some turbocharger blades have insufficient strength and may fracture. This can result in white smoke emission and power loss, potentially rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Nissan - 1999–2007
15 Apr 2010 35181 units affected Ref JP-1125030

The shape of the radiator protection guide installed on the radiator shroud panel during assembly is inappropriate, causing interference with the automatic transmission oil hose. Consequently, during prolonged operation on unpaved roads …

Mazda Axela 2006–2009

Komatsu: Steering System

Steering
13 Apr 2010 30 units affected Ref JP-1125160

The ball serving as the fulcrum for the rocker cam that controls hydraulic fluid flow in the steering system hydraulic pump has insufficient wear resistance. Consequently, the ball may wear, and continued …

Komatsu WA470-6 2005–2010 Komatsu WA480-6 2005–2010 Komatsu WA500-6 2005–2010
13 Apr 2010 6 units affected Ref JP-1125110

The connecting coupling on the front axle drive shaft of the power transmission system has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks to develop in the coupling's weld. Continued use in this condition …

Komatsu WA500-6 2005–2010
13 Apr 2010 2 units affected Ref JP-1125100

In small buses, improper welding of the air spring cover on the left rear wheel may cause the welded joint to separate due to vibration during operation, risking loss of the cover.

Isuzu Isuzu Journey J 2010
13 Apr 2010 16 units affected Ref JP-1125090

In small buses, the welding of the air spring cover on the left rear wheel is improper, and due to vibration during operation, the welding may separate and the cover may detach.

Hino Hino Liesse 2010

Chrysler: Seat

Fire risk
9 Apr 2010 1365 units affected Ref JP-1216600

The heating elements (seat heater elements) in the driver and passenger seat heaters have insufficient durability. During prolonged use, cracks may develop in the heating film. This causes changes in electrical resistance …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001–2004
8 Apr 2010 49 units affected Ref JP-1216590

Some propeller shaft spline yokes have inadequate strength due to improper heat treatment. Continued use may cause cracking at the affected location, and in the worst case, propeller shaft failure resulting in …

Nissan - 1999

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
8 Apr 2010 12 units affected Ref JP-1125080

In vehicles equipped with the optional SRS side and curtain airbags, the bracket securing the curtain airbag to the vehicle body may not be properly fixed. As a result, the airbag may …

Mitsubishi RVR 2010
8 Apr 2010 116 units affected Ref JP-1125072

Incorrect connection of engine electrical wiring may prevent proper fuel injection timing control, potentially causing exhaust gas emissions during operation to exceed regulatory limits set by road vehicle safety standards.

Komatsu FD30H 2009–2010 Komatsu FD35A 2009–2010
8 Apr 2010 116 units affected Ref JP-1125071

Incorrect connection of engine electrical wiring may cause the alternator to cease generating power when a bulb failure occurs in the battery warning light. Continued operation in this condition may result in …

Komatsu FD20 2009–2010 Komatsu FD25 2009–2010 Komatsu FD30 2009–2010 Komatsu FD30H 2009–2010 Komatsu FD35A 2009–2010
8 Apr 2010 133 units affected Ref JP-1125060

Some propeller shafts have inadequate strength due to improper heat treatment of the spline yoke. Continued use may cause cracks to develop at the affected location, and in the worst case, propeller …

Nissan - 1999–2000
8 Apr 2010 649 units affected Ref JP-1125052

In compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, the transmission control unit program for the mechanical automatic transmission is improper, which may prevent gear shifting and cause a mismatch between the shift lever position, …

Isuzu Elf 2007–2009 Mazda Titan 2007–2009 Nissan Atlas 2007–2009 Nissan Condor 2007–2009
8 Apr 2010 2455 units affected Ref JP-1125051

In compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, improper fuel filling procedures at the assembly factory can cause cracks to develop inside the fuel tank safety valve material. Continued use in this condition may …

Isuzu Elf 2007–2009 Mazda Titan 2007–2009 Nissan Atlas 2007–2009 Nissan Condor 2007–2009
8 Apr 2010 2407 units affected Ref JP-1124990

The clip securing the hydraulic line to the clutch master cylinder lacks sufficient strength and may be damaged by hydraulic pressure from clutch operation. This can cause the line to disconnect and …

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2009–2010
8 Apr 2010 57 units affected Ref JP-1124980

In the rear axle differential (rear differential), incorrect bolts have been installed in some units to secure the rear differential cover. Continued use may result in bolt loosening, oil leakage, and in …

Mitsubishi Pajero 2010
6 Apr 2010 215 units affected Ref JP-1125010

The valve material and dimensions inside the ASR (Anti-Spin Regulator) valve, which is installed to prevent drive wheel slippage, are inappropriate. Due to aging from air pressure acting on the valve's rear …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1985–1999 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1985–1999

Nissan: Accelerator

Brakes
6 Apr 2010 25527 units affected Ref JP-1125000

In the acceleration control device, machining oil from the molding process adheres to a disk within the mechanism that regulates pedal operating force. During use, friction between the disk and plate gradually …

Nissan Sunny 1998–2002 Nissan Cefiro 1998–2002 Nissan Tino 1998–2002 Nissan Primera 1998–2002 Nissan Bluebird 1998–2002

Volvo: Power Steering

Fire risk
5 Apr 2010 486 units affected Ref JP-1216560

In the steering system, the assembly process for the screw that fixes the power steering hydraulic pipe to the steering gearbox was improper, resulting in some screws not being installed correctly. This …

Volvo Volvo XC60 2009
31 Mar 2010 12 units affected Ref JP-1216580

The engine is not equipped with a blow-by gas reduction device and does not comply with road transport vehicle safety standards.

その他 Panther 4x4 2005–2008
31 Mar 2010 11131 units affected Ref JP-1216572

Certain rear-wheel shock absorbers have insufficient fastening torque on the axle-side mounting bolts. Vibration during driving may cause these bolts to loosen, generating abnormal noise. Continued use could result in separation of …

Toyota Town Ace 2008

Toyota: A/T

31 Mar 2010 11131 units affected Ref JP-1216571

The manufacturing process for the automatic transmission (A/T) oil cooler piping and oil cooler hose is inadequate, resulting in some units with improper piping machining and others with insufficient hose cleaning treatment. …

Toyota Town Ace 2008

TCM/Hitachi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
31 Mar 2010 67 units affected Ref JP-1125040

The fuel return hose from the engine to the fuel tank was assembled incorrectly. During use, this hose may become damaged, causing fuel leakage, which in the worst case could lead to …

T C M ZW80 2009–2010 T C M ZW90 2009–2010 日立 ZW80 2009–2010 日立 ZW90 2009–2010
31 Mar 2010 114358 units affected Ref JP-1124970

Some vehicles have insufficient tightening of the fastening bolts on the universal joint connecting the steering shaft and gearbox. When full-lock steering maneuvers are performed, these bolts may loosen, causing abnormal noise …

Daihatsu Tanto 2007–2008 Daihatsu Move Latte 2007–2008
31 Mar 2010 99 units affected Ref JP-1124900

On tank semitrailers, torsional stress applied to the ends of leaf springs can cause cracks to develop near the spring end joint. Continued use without correction may result in spring fracture in …

東急 Tank Semi-trailer 2006–2008

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.