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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21 Apr 2009 68 units affected Ref JP-1123002

Improper welding of the rear shock absorber mounting bracket may cause the weld to separate due to vibration during operation, resulting in degraded driving stability. In worst case, the bracket may contact …

Hino Hino Rainbow II 2007–2008

Hino: Wiring

21 Apr 2009 758 units affected Ref JP-1123001

The electrical circuits for the tail lamps and front fog lamps are improperly designed, causing excessive current flow through the tail lamp relay, which generates heat at the relay contacts. This may …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2007–2008 Hino Hino Rainbow II 2007–2008
21 Apr 2009 46 units affected Ref JP-1122992

Improper welding of the rear-wheel shock absorber mounting bracket may fail due to vibration during operation, causing degraded driving stability. In the worst case, the bracket may contact and damage the air …

Isuzu Erga Mio 2007–2008
21 Apr 2009 2257 units affected Ref JP-1122991

The electrical circuits for the tail lamp and front fog lamp are improperly configured, causing excessive current flow through the tail lamp relay. This causes the relay contacts to generate heat, potentially …

Isuzu Erga 2000–2008 Isuzu Erga Mio 2000–2008 Isuzu Gala 2000–2008
20 Apr 2009 23 units affected Ref JP-2103810

In electric forklifts, improper welding of the battery hood stopper mounting bracket may cause the weld to separate during stopper use. This could result in the battery hood falling during inspection and …

小松 2008
20 Apr 2009 6 units affected Ref JP-1122980

In the forklift braking system, improper work instructions during assembly may cause the brake hose and working hydraulic piping to interfere with each other. Continued operation in this condition can result in …

Komatsu 2008
16 Apr 2009 462 units affected Ref JP-1122970

The brake booster body has improper crimping with insufficient crimp strength in some units. When the brake pedal is pressed firmly, the crimp may fail, preventing brake pedal force from being transmitted …

Suzuki Carry 2006
16 Apr 2009 359 units affected Ref JP-1122950

In the electrical wiring, some vehicles have insufficient fastening of the power supply wiring attachment bolts in the relay box. This causes the bolts to loosen, resulting in poor electrical contact and …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2008

Isuzu: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
16 Apr 2009 14050 units affected Ref JP-1122940

The fuel low-pressure pipe inside the engine head cover has insufficient precision control at the joint surface with the injector, causing the bolt securing the pipe to loosen. This allows fuel to …

Isuzu GIGA 2003–2006
16 Apr 2009 21440 units affected Ref JP-1122910

In the power transmission system of large trucks, the center bearing bracket has insufficient strength. Rotational vibration of the propeller shaft can cause cracks to develop in the bracket. Continued operation may …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1991–2009
15 Apr 2009 211 units affected Ref JP-1123020

In large buses, the accelerator wire attachment hole in the accelerator sensor lever may be improperly machined, causing the lever and accelerator wire to seize together. Continued operation in this condition may …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2008–2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2008–2009 Nissan - 2008–2009
10 Apr 2009 2 units affected Ref JP-1122960

In vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the chassis harness routing is improper, causing interference between the harness and the transmission housing in some cases. Continued operation in this condition may result in …

Nissan Nissan Forklift 2008–2009
9 Apr 2009 44 units affected Ref JP-1215730

Some front fork inner tubes have insufficient strength due to improper heat treatment during manufacturing. Continued use may cause cracks to develop in the inner tube due to vibration during operation, potentially …

KTM 690 Duke 2008
8 Apr 2009 1532 units affected Ref JP-1215680

Due to improper programming in the function selection screen within the instrument panel, a driver may accidentally change the headlight beam pattern to right-hand traffic mode while the vehicle is stationary. This …

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI 2007–2008 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 2007–2008 Audi A5 3.2 FSI Quattro 2007–2008 Audi S5 2007–2008
8 Apr 2009 414 units affected Ref JP-1122930

Depending on the type of tire installed, the upper edge height of the reflective section on the rear reflector may not comply with safety standards.

Kubota GR1050 2004–2008 Kubota GR110A 2004–2008 Kubota M100A 2004–2008 Kubota M105D 2004–2008 Kubota M110A 2004–2008
7 Apr 2009 44 units affected Ref JP-1215690

In vehicles equipped with front parking sensors, due to improper programming of the control unit in the meter panel, the warning buzzer fails to operate when the driver operates the vehicle without …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 2008–2009 マセラテイ Quattroporte S 2008–2009 マセラテイ GranTurismo 2008–2009 マセラテイ GranTurismo S 2008–2009

Nissan: Power Steering

Steering
2 Apr 2009 80381 units affected Ref JP-2103800

In the steering system, the spool valve that controls the internal pressure of the power steering hydraulic pump to remain below a specified value has some units with narrow clearances. When foreign …

Nissan Elgrand 2002–2005

Fiat: Drum/Disc

Brakes
2 Apr 2009 389 units affected Ref JP-1215670

In rear drum brakes, some vehicles have insufficient fastening torque on the brake drum backplate mounting bolts. If operation continues in this condition, the mounting bolts may loosen and cause abnormal noise, …

Fiat 500 2008–2009

Isuzu: Engine General

Steering
2 Apr 2009 10311 units affected Ref JP-1122900

In the gear section that operates the supply pump, bearing lubrication method and bearing case material are inadequate, causing bearing damage in some units. This results in breakage of the supply pump …

Isuzu GIGA 2007–2009
2 Apr 2009 76681 units affected Ref JP-1122882

In vehicles equipped with turbochargers, the coolant feed pipe supplying coolant to the turbocharger has improper piping routing and corrosion protection measures. Exposure to salt water from de-icing salt in winter driving …

Mitsubishi eK SPORT 2002–2008 Nissan Otti 2002–2008
2 Apr 2009 76681 units affected Ref JP-1122881

On turbocharged vehicles, the oil feed pipe supplying oil to the turbocharger has improper routing and corrosion protection. When exposed to salt water from de-icing salt in snowy regions, the pipe may …

Mitsubishi eK-ACTIVE 2002–2008 Mitsubishi eK SPORT 2002–2008 Nissan Otti 2002–2008
2 Apr 2009 32 units affected Ref JP-1122860

The installation instructions for rear direction indicators sold as dealer option parts are inadequate, which may result in insufficient spacing at the innermost edge of the indicator lamp, causing non-compliance with safety …

Daihatsu Boon 2004–2007

Toyota: Propeller Shaft

Loss of control
31 Mar 2009 167 units affected Ref JP-1122890

During propeller shaft manufacturing, rust-preventive oil may adhere to the flange joint surface of the intermediate joint. Repeated abrupt clutch engagement and disengagement can cause the flange fastening bolts to loosen. This …

Toyota Comfort Instructional Vehicle 2008
30 Mar 2009 4 units affected Ref JP-1215650

Incorrect rear hub nuts, which secure the rear drive shaft to the wheel hub, were installed on certain vehicles. Continued use without correction may cause the nut to loosen and produce abnormal …

Chrysler 300C 2008
30 Mar 2009 139 units affected Ref JP-1122850

The engine fuel control program is inappropriate. When using low-viscosity winter fuel (diesel), fuel injection volume increases and injection timing advances, raising explosion pressure. Poor combustion causes carbon accumulation and piston damage. …

Hino Hino Scania 2005–2007
30 Mar 2009 13 units affected Ref JP-1122190

The valve in the piston section of the brake master cylinder has an improper shape, which may cause the valve to become pinched between the valve rod and piston during brake operation. …

T C M FD100-3HEX 2008 T C M FD115-3EX 2008 T C M FD120-3EX 2008 T C M FD135-4 2008 T C M FD150-3 2008 +5 more
27 Mar 2009 21 units affected Ref JP-1215660

An LED-type turn signal controller installed as an original accessory component may contact the engine oil filter due to improper mounting position. Continued use in this condition risks the oil filter being …

Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-ROD 2005–2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 2005–2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod 2005–2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCR Street Rod 2005–2008
26 Mar 2009 445 units affected Ref JP-1122870

In vehicles equipped with compressors for refrigeration/freezing units, the regeneration control program for the regenerative DPF is inappropriate, causing service brake air tubes, parking brake air tubes, or center brake cables routed …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2007–2009

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Brakes
26 Mar 2009 13799 units affected Ref JP-1122830

Improper exhaust pipe installation method results in misaligned joints between the exhaust pipe and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) during assembly. This causes high stress in the exhaust pipe bellows section, leading to …

Isuzu Forward 2005–2007
26 Mar 2009 734 units affected Ref JP-1122820

In low-floor all-wheel-drive vehicles, improper front axle structure and inadequate cleaning procedures during manufacturing allow foreign material inside the axle to enter the reduction gear bearings, potentially causing reduction gear failure. Continued …

Isuzu Forward 1999–2005

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.