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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27 May 2009 700 units affected Ref JP-1215780

Due to improper material in the wiper linkage, continued use may result in linkage fracture and wiper malfunction.

Peugeot 206 SW XS 2006 Peugeot 206 XS 2006 Peugeot 206 Style 2006 Peugeot CC 2006
27 May 2009 263 units affected Ref JP-1215770

In the electric parking brake equalizer (device that distributes parking brake operating force evenly to both wheels), some units lack the cable retaining clip. This may cause uneven parking brake engagement.

Peugeot C4 Picasso 2007

Mitsubishi: Clip Bottle/Nut

Wheel / axle
27 May 2009 54 units affected Ref JP-1123150

On the front wheels of asphalt finishers, some mounting nuts have insufficient fastening torque. If operation continues in this condition, the nut may loosen and the wheel may separate.

Mitsubishi MF31WD 2005–2008 Mitsubishi MF44WD-II 2005–2008 Mitsubishi MF61WE 2005–2008
27 May 2009 185352 units affected Ref JP-1123090

The fuel hose connected to the fuel cooler is made of inappropriate material. When de-icing agents and similar substances adhere to the hose connection of the cooler, galvanic corrosion can occur. Continued …

Toyota Dyna 2004–2008 Toyota Hiace 2004–2008

Isuzu: Gala

26 May 2009 717 units affected Ref JP-2103820

In large tour and highway coach vehicles equipped with indirect interior lighting, the fixture case material of the interior lighting is inappropriate, and the mounting portion of the case may fracture. Continued …

Isuzu Gala 1996–2005

BMW: Axle

Wheel / axle
26 May 2009 44 units affected Ref JP-1215720

Some front axle shafts have insufficient thickness. When excessive load is applied to the front wheels, cracks may develop in the shaft. Continued use could result in shaft breakage, which in worst …

BMW BMW F800GS 2008
26 May 2009 77 units affected Ref JP-1123140

In large touring and highway express buses, the mounting position of the undercarriage harness retaining clips is improper, causing the harness to contact pipe-mounting brackets. Continued operation in this condition may result …

Isuzu Gala 2003–2005
25 May 2009 232254 units affected Ref JP-1123112

The fuel tank cap design is inadequate, causing cracks in some units. Repeated opening and closing operations can propagate these cracks, potentially leading to fuel leakage if use continues.

Suzuki Address V125 2005–2008 Suzuki Address V50 2005–2008 Suzuki Let's 4 2005–2008 Suzuki Let's II 2005–2008 Suzuki Let's 4 2005–2008

Suzuki: Wiring

Brakes
25 May 2009 105718 units affected Ref JP-1123111

The combination of contact structure and grease inside the brake light switch is inappropriate, which may cause insulating material to form on the contact points due to arcing. Continued use may increase …

Suzuki Address V50 2007–2008 Suzuki Let's 4 2007–2008 Suzuki Let's 5 2007–2008 Suzuki Let's 4 2007–2008
25 May 2009 1329 units affected Ref JP-1123100

Due to improper gap management of internal gears during manufacturing of the CVT oil pump, some units have insufficient gear clearance causing interference with the pump interior surface. This results in pump …

Suzuki Wagon R 2006–2007
21 May 2009 4 units affected Ref JP-1123160

In bathing vehicles, the fuel tank may have been punctured on its upper surface during bathing equipment assembly, which could result in fuel leakage.

Mazda Bongo 2009
20 May 2009 247 units affected Ref JP-1123120

The drive shaft of the hydraulic pump in the traction motor has insufficient strength, which may cause wear at the fitting with the drive gear. If operation continues in this condition, the …

T C M JR180 1998–2007 T C M JR220 1998–2007 T C M JR220-2 1998–2007 T C M JR220-3 1998–2007 T C M JR300 1998–2007 +2 more

Other: Axle

Wheel / axle
19 May 2009 4 units affected Ref JP-1215820

The hub outer bearing installed on the driven axle of the crane trailer has insufficient strength due to defective heat treatment during manufacturing, which may cause the bearing to fail. Continued use …

その他 KMG5130 2005–2006 その他 KMG6300 2005–2006
19 May 2009 363 units affected Ref JP-1215810

Improper routing of the front brake hose may cause contact between the brake hose and front tire during operation. Continued use in this condition could result in brake hose damage, potentially leading …

ビューエル XB12R Firebolt 2008–2009 ビューエル XB12Scg Lightning 2008–2009
19 May 2009 1180 units affected Ref JP-1215800

The reflector plating material in the headlight is inappropriate, and may deteriorate due to bulb heat and aging. Continued use in this condition could result in reduced headlight output and failure to …

ビューエル XB12R Firebolt 2002–2005 ビューエル XB9R Firebolt 2002–2005

Mitsubishi: Fuse

Fire risk
15 May 2009 66327 units affected Ref JP-1123080

The fuse capacity for the air conditioning heat exchanger cooling fan is inappropriate. If the fan locks or rotates excessively due to external factors such as mud buildup, the fan motor may …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2005–2008

Nichiyu: Brake light

Brakes
15 May 2009 84 units affected Ref JP-1123030

The brake light relay has insufficient capacity, and frequent brake operations may cause damage to the relay contacts. Continued use in this condition could result in contact adhesion, causing the brake light …

ニチユ Transer 2008–2009
14 May 2009 997 units affected Ref JP-1215710

The ignition coils in the engine may develop cracks in the coil body due to inappropriate material composition. As a result, the coil voltage may not reach the required ignition voltage, causing …

Bentley Continental GT 2004–2006 Bentley Continental GTC 2004–2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2004–2006
14 May 2009 211 units affected Ref JP-1215702

Improper positioning of the fuel filter mounting band retainer can damage the filter's surface treatment, leading to corrosion from road de-icing agents. Continued use may result in fuel leakage.

Bentley Continental GT 2007–2008 Bentley Continental GTC 2007–2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2007–2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007–2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 2007–2008
14 May 2009 392 units affected Ref JP-1215701

The fuel filter may corrode due to road de-icing agents as a result of inadequate rust prevention treatment. Continued use without correction may result in fuel leakage.

Bentley Continental GT 2007–2008 Bentley Continental GTC 2007–2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2007–2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007–2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 2007–2008

Nissan: Engine General

Loss of control
14 May 2009 116479 units affected Ref JP-1123050

The engine intake air duct is made of inappropriate material, causing it to shrink due to engine heat and loosen the fastening at the resonator (intake noise suppression device) connection. Continued use …

Nissan Teana 2003–2008 Nissan Presage 2003–2008 Nissan Murano 2003–2008
13 May 2009 15290 units affected Ref JP-1215760

Due to improper coating of the protective cover on the drive shaft, the protective cover was not correctly assembled during manufacturing, resulting in drive shaft connecting bolts with tightening torque below the …

Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.4 - 118 kW 2005–2009 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.4-125kW 2005–2009 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.4-90kW 2005–2009 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 2.0T 2005–2009 Volkswagen VW Jetta 1.4-125kw 2005–2009 +1 more

Volkswagen: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
13 May 2009 52866 units affected Ref JP-1215750

Some vehicles have improperly positioned fuel filters, causing excessive stress on the fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump. Continued use may result in cracks developing in the plastic …

Volkswagen VW Golf 1.6 1998–2002 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.8 1998–2002 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.8T GTI 1998–2002 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Cli 1998–2002 Volkswagen VW Golf Wagon 1.6 1998–2002 +3 more
11 May 2009 460 units affected Ref JP-1123060

In the travel hydraulic piping, improper bending of the pipe can cause cracks to develop in the piping due to hydraulic pressure during operation. Continued use in this condition may result in …

コべルコ SK100W 1996–2009 コべルコ SK125W 1996–2009 神鋼 SK100W 1996–2009
11 May 2009 186 units affected Ref JP-1122920

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

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 2000–2003
28 Apr 2009 22 units affected Ref JP-1123040

The mounting bracket for the muffler has insufficient strength, and cracks may develop in the bracket due to engine vibration. Continued use in this condition may result in damage to the exhaust …

Kawasaki 65ZV-2 2008–2009
24 Apr 2009 37 units affected Ref JP-1123070

In bathing vehicles, holes were drilled in the top surface of the fuel tank during installation of bathing equipment, creating a risk of fuel leakage.

Mazda Bongo 2009

Renault: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
23 Apr 2009 1417 units affected Ref JP-1215630

The plastic nuts used to attach the fuel pump to the top of the fuel tank may have received improper heat treatment during manufacturing. Repeated temperature cycling can cause cracks to develop …

Renault Scenic 1999–2001 Renault Mégane 1999–2001
23 Apr 2009 288 units affected Ref JP-1123010

Some propeller shafts have insufficient strength due to improper bending correction methods in the manufacturing process. Continued use in this condition may result in shaft fracture and loss of vehicle mobility.

Mitsubishi Fuso 2003–2007

Volvo: A/T

22 Apr 2009 54 units affected Ref JP-1215740

The breather valve located on top of the hydraulic automatic transmission has an inadequately designed rollover oil-leak prevention mechanism. This can cause abnormal internal pressure buildup in the transmission, leading to oil …

Volvo Volvo C30 2009 Volvo Volvo S40 2009 Volvo Volvo V50 2009

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.