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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20 Nov 2009 4 units affected Ref JP-1124170

The boss welding at the disk plate attachment section of the jackknife prevention device is inadequate, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Continued use may cause the boss to detach, allowing …

日通 - 2008–2009

Trex: —

20 Nov 2009 18 units affected Ref JP-1124160

The boss welding at the jackknife prevention device disk plate mounting location is inadequate, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Continued use may cause the boss to detach, allowing the disk …

トレクス 2008–2009
17 Nov 2009 40 units affected Ref JP-1216270

The rear reflector mounting position from the vehicle's outermost edge is improper, causing non-compliance with Road Transport Vehicle Safety Standards.

キャタピラー 914G 2007–2009
17 Nov 2009 3723 units affected Ref JP-1124140

Due to improper tire cut angle, when driving with studless tires installed and the steering wheel turned to maximum lock, the tire may contact the drag link. Continued use in this condition …

Nissan Condor 1995–2009
16 Nov 2009 3638 units affected Ref JP-1124150

In the traveling device of a combine harvester, some units have insufficient tightening torque on the drive sprocket mounting bolts. If operation continues in this state, the bolts may fracture, and in …

Kubota ARN 338 2004–2007 Kubota ARN 438 2004–2007 Kubota ARN 445 2004–2007
13 Nov 2009 166 units affected Ref JP-1124080

Improper routing of the main harness causes contact with the torque converter hose in some units. Continued use may result in hose damage from vibration, potentially causing oil leakage and loss of …

Kawasaki 70DV 2003–2008 Kawasaki 80ZV 2003–2008 Kawasaki 85ZV 2003–2008 コべルコ LK270Z-5 2003–2008
13 Nov 2009 9 units affected Ref JP-1124070

Improper machining of the fixed pin mounting hole in the rear axle shock absorber mounting location may cause misalignment at the mounting point. Continued use in this condition may result in fracture …

Kawasaki 70ZV-2 2009 Kawasaki 80ZV-2 2009
12 Nov 2009 1216 units affected Ref JP-1124130

Large tour buses equipped with combustion-type cabin heaters may have improperly designed fuel pump structures in the burner head (combustion chamber). Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage from …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2000–2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2000–2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 2000–2009 Nissan 2000–2009
12 Nov 2009 3907 units affected Ref JP-1124120

The oil cooler hose material installed in the engine is inappropriate. During use, acids and heat accumulated in the engine oil cause the hose to harden and degrade, resulting in fine cracks …

Subaru Impreza 2002–2007

Hino: Windshield Wiper

Fire risk
11 Nov 2009 44024 units affected Ref JP-1124110

The intermittent operation relay circuit built into the wiper actuator is inadequately designed. Repeated intermittent operations cause excessive contact wear, allowing wear debris to accumulate beneath the relay or contacts to detach. …

Hino Hino Dutro 2002–2004
6 Nov 2009 3 units affected Ref JP-1216260

In the acceleration device of a crane truck, only one accelerator return spring is equipped, which does not comply with the road transport vehicle safety standards.

その他 ATF60J-3 2009
6 Nov 2009 4013 units affected Ref JP-1124090

The left knuckle arm of the steering apparatus has insufficient strength. Under tire reaction forces during cornering and power steering thrust, the knuckle arm may fracture, resulting in loss of steering control.

ヰセキ THS18 2001–2007 ヰセキ THS20 2001–2007
5 Nov 2009 1133 units affected Ref JP-1124100

Certain small trucks equipped with automatic transmissions have improper wiring harness routing for the engine speed sensor. Continued use in this condition may cause the sensor wiring to break, resulting in engine …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2006–2009

Kyoritsu: Power Steering

Steering
29 Oct 2009 694 units affected Ref JP-1124060

The power steering cylinder mounting section of the steering system has insufficient structural strength. Repeated full-lock steering operations may cause cracking at the mounting point. Continued operation in this condition risks breaking …

共立 SSV1077FSC 2000–2009 共立 SSV1077FSC/A 2000–2009 共立 SSV1088FS 2000–2009 共立 SSV1088FS/B 2000–2009 共立 SSV1088FSC 2000–2009 +1 more
27 Oct 2009 21382 units affected Ref JP-1216200

Some front drive shafts have insufficient durability due to improper machining of the inner race at the wheel-side joint. Continued use may cause the inner race teeth to wear under repeated acceleration, …

Mercedes-Benz A170 2004–2007 Mercedes-Benz A200 2004–2007 Mercedes-Benz B170 2004–2007 Mercedes-Benz B200 2004–2007
27 Oct 2009 7386 units affected Ref JP-1124050

The welding of the rear brake wire mounting bracket is improper. When the foot-operated rear brake is depressed with excessive force, the bracket may deform. If use continues in this condition, the …

Yamaha Gear BX50N 2007–2009
27 Oct 2009 2013 units affected Ref JP-1124040

Plug weld position specifications for the propeller shaft are inadequate, resulting in insufficient weld strength in some units. Continued use may cause cracks to develop at the plug weld, and in the …

Nissan 1998–2003
22 Oct 2009 37 units affected Ref JP-1124030

The parking brake drum lining contact surface is rough, which may result in insufficient parking brake holding capacity.

Komatsu FD35N 2008–2009 Komatsu FD40 2008–2009 Komatsu FG40N 2008–2009
22 Oct 2009 368 units affected Ref JP-1124020

In the connecting piping between the transmission hydraulic pump and the operating fluid tank, the hose length at the piping connection is insufficient, preventing vibration absorption. This can cause cracks to develop …

Komatsu WA306 2008
22 Oct 2009 92594 units affected Ref JP-1124003

The protective tubing for engine control electrical wiring is insufficient in length, causing the wiring to interfere with metal brackets in some vehicles. Continued use may damage the wire insulation, and in …

Mazda Bongo 2004–2008 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Delica 2004–2008 Nissan Vanette 2004–2008
22 Oct 2009 92594 units affected Ref JP-1124002

In the market measures for recall notification number 1821, where lower arms or lower arm ball joints were replaced, bolt fastening procedures were improper, resulting in insufficient bolt preload in some vehicles. …

Mazda Bongo 2004–2008 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Delica 2004–2008 Nissan Vanette 2004–2008
22 Oct 2009 92594 units affected Ref JP-1124001

In the front suspension, improper assembly of the lower control arm and lower control arm ball joint results in insufficient bolt preload on some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause …

Mazda Bongo 2004–2008 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Delica 2004–2008 Nissan Vanette 2004–2008

Ford: Power Steering

Steering
21 Oct 2009 252 units affected Ref JP-1216190

In hydraulic power steering systems, some power steering oil hoses and their mounting brackets are positioned improperly. This causes the low-pressure hose to be pulled, leading to fatigue and potential cracking. Continued …

Ford Focus ST 2005–2006
21 Oct 2009 82226 units affected Ref JP-1123990

In the power window switch located on the driver's door, improper grease application allows grease to accumulate between the switch contacts. Wear debris from the contacts adheres to the grease surface. Repeated …

Toyota Vitz 2005

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
19 Oct 2009 53 units affected Ref JP-1216220

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator contains defective gas propellant. Upon airbag deployment, abnormal pressure rise inside the inflator may rupture the container, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Honda Inspire 2001–2005
15 Oct 2009 9 units affected Ref JP-1216130

The exhaust trim decorative component has improper dimensions which, due to manufacturing tolerances, may cause the component to protrude. This may result in non-compliance with safety standards under the Road Transport Vehicle …

BMW Alpina B3 Bi-turbo Cabriolet 2008–2009 BMW Alpina B3 Bi-turbo Coupe 2008–2009

Nissan: Seat

15 Oct 2009 37 units affected Ref JP-1124010

The front passenger seat has insufficient depth dimension and does not comply with safety standards.

ニッセキ HTR83 2002–2006 ニッセキ KBR102 2002–2006 ニッセキ MV80 2002–2006 ニッセキ MV81 2002–2006
15 Oct 2009 24158 units affected Ref JP-1123980

Electronic timer-equipped injection pumps have insufficient durability in the timer plug bushings. When engine oil maintenance is performed improperly, the bushings may wear. Continued operation in this condition can cause the injection …

Isuzu 810 1994–2000 Isuzu GIGA 1994–2000
15 Oct 2009 1080 units affected Ref JP-1123970

The breather hose structure of the mechanical automatic transmission gear shift unit is inadequate, allowing water ingress that causes internal corrosion. Continued operation may result in motor seizure and loss of shift …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2003–2009

Isuzu: Shock Absorber

Fire risk
15 Oct 2009 2011 units affected Ref JP-1123950

On large tractors equipped with air spring shock absorbers, the instruction manual provides insufficient guidance on height adjustment during trailer disconnection, and the shock absorber stopper structure is inappropriate. If the trailer …

Isuzu GIGA 1997–2003

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.