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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24 Mar 2009 117 units affected Ref JP-1122800

The connecting rod mounting bolts inside the engine are made of inappropriate material, which may cause cracks to develop in the bolts. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition, …

小松 1999–2002
19 Mar 2009 3 units affected Ref JP-1215640

The engine control module service program is defective. If this program was installed during past maintenance, the secondary air injection system may not operate correctly. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may …

キャデラック DeVille 2003–2004
17 Mar 2009 676 units affected Ref JP-1122840

The rear-wheel brake piping on route buses is secured using an inappropriate fixing method. Vibration during operation causes the piping to wear; continued use in this condition may result in brake fluid …

Nissan - 1999–2004

Kawasaki: Exhaust pipe

Fire risk
16 Mar 2009 359 units affected Ref JP-2103790

The exhaust pipe, positioned on the right side of the vehicle body, has an improper shape. When the foot is removed from the step while the vehicle is stationary, contact with the …

Kawasaki ZRX 1200 Daeg 2008–2009

TCM: Horn

16 Mar 2009 78 units affected Ref JP-1122660

The mounting bracket for the horn has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks to develop in the bracket due to vibration during driving and similar conditions. Continued use in this state could …

T C M LD10 2004–2008 T C M LD9 2004–2008 T C M SD23T8 2004–2008 T C M SD25T8 2004–2008

Nissan: Brake Light

Brakes
12 Mar 2009 1405 units affected Ref JP-1122810

The socket ground terminal structure for brake lights and tail lights is inadequate, causing elevated temperatures in the socket area that can deform the socket. Continued use in this condition may result …

Nissan - 2004–2007

Antco/Arrow: Axle

Wheel / axle
12 Mar 2009 67 units affected Ref JP-1122790

Certain trailer axles have inadequate strength due to improper welding of the axle cylinder extension mounting boss. Continued use may result in cracks developing at the boss weld under vibration during operation, …

アロー - 2000–2003 アンチコ - 2000–2003
12 Mar 2009 5835 units affected Ref JP-1122770

In small commercial vehicles equipped with mechanical automatic transmissions, the speedometer meter substrate material and circuit resistor specifications are inadequate. Self-heating of the resistor causes meter substrate expansion, which can lead to …

Isuzu Elf 2004–2007 Nissan Atlas 2004–2007 Nissan Condor 2004–2007

Isuzu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
12 Mar 2009 18642 units affected Ref JP-1122760

The fuel supply pump (supply pump) cylinder in the fuel injection system uses inappropriate material. When moisture accumulates inside the cylinder and causes corrosion, cracks may develop in the affected area. Continued …

Isuzu Elf 2002–2007
11 Mar 2009 6158 units affected Ref JP-1215620

The ignition coil in the engine may develop cracks in the coil body due to inappropriate material selection. As a result, the coil voltage may fail to reach the required ignition voltage, …

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 2006–2007 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 Quattro 2006–2007 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2006–2007 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 2006–2007 Audi A6 2.4 2006–2007 +11 more
10 Mar 2009 893 units affected Ref JP-1122783

③The exhaust pipe has insufficient strength, and cracks may develop in the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration. If use continues in this condition, the exhaust pipe may fracture, resulting in increased …

Kubota ER572 2007–2008

Kubota: Other (Vehicle Frame/Body)

Loss of control
10 Mar 2009 893 units affected Ref JP-1122782

The dust cover for the engine cooling device mounted on the right side of the vehicle body has an improper lock design that may prevent complete locking. As a result, the cover …

Kubota ER 108 2007–2008 Kubota ER572 2007–2008 Kubota ER587 2007–2008 Kubota ER698 2007–2008
10 Mar 2009 893 units affected Ref JP-1122781

①The bracket securing the brake pedal and cable in the parking brake system has insufficient strength, and may deform under repeated operation. This could result in reduced parking braking force.

Kubota ER 108 2007–2008 Kubota ER572 2007–2008 Kubota ER587 2007–2008 Kubota ER698 2007–2008

Nissan: Brake Light

Brakes
10 Mar 2009 2887 units affected Ref JP-1122690

Improper machining of the brake light relay during manufacturing may cause malfunctioning of the internal contacts. Continued use could result in contact welding, causing the brake light to remain illuminated.

Nissan - 2008

Isuzu: Door

Loss of control
5 Mar 2009 1160 units affected Ref JP-1122750

Large tour buses have inadequate waterproofing on the swing door anti-pinch mechanism switch and improper cover shape on the door lock position detection switch. If both switches malfunction, the door anti-pinch mechanism …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2005–2009

Hino: Door

Loss of control
5 Mar 2009 2220 units affected Ref JP-1122740

Large tour buses have inadequate waterproofing on the swing door anti-pinch mechanism switch and improper cover shape on the door lock position detection switch. If both switches fail, the door anti-pinch mechanism …

Hino Hino Selega 2005–2009
5 Mar 2009 61 units affected Ref JP-1122730

The controller settings for the electric hopper cover on concrete mixer vehicles are inappropriate, which may cause excessive torque on the hopper cover shaft. Continued use in this condition risks shaft fracture, …

Hino Hino Dutro 2005–2007 Hino Hino Profia 2005–2007 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2007 Isuzu Forward 2005–2007 Nissan - 2005–2007
5 Mar 2009 161 units affected Ref JP-1122720

The controller settings for the electric hopper cover on concrete mixer vehicles are inappropriate, which may cause excessive torque on the hopper cover shaft. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Hino Hino Profia 2005–2007 Hino Hino Ranger 2005–2007 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2007 Isuzu Forward 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso 2005–2007 +3 more
5 Mar 2009 446 units affected Ref JP-1122710

The controller setting for the electric hopper cover on concrete mixer vehicles is inappropriate, which may cause excessive torque on the hopper cover shaft. Continued use in this condition risks shaft fracture …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin 1986–2007 Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1986–2007 Hino Hino Profia 1986–2007 Hino Hino Ranger 1986–2007 Isuzu GIGA 1986–2007 +1 more
5 Mar 2009 12233 units affected Ref JP-1122682

In the market correction measures of recall notification number 1821, where the lower arm or lower arm ball joint was replaced, the bolt fastening method was improper, resulting in insufficient bolt preload …

Mazda Titan 2004–2006

Mazda: Damper arm/rod

Wheel / axle
5 Mar 2009 12233 units affected Ref JP-1122681

In the front suspension, the assembly process of the lower arm and lower arm ball joint is improper, resulting in insufficient bolt torque in some units. If vehicles continue to be used …

Mazda Titan 2006–2008
5 Mar 2009 88 units affected Ref JP-1122670

On large buses, the front axle brake hose routing is improper, causing the hose to bend and sustain damage during steering. Continued use in this condition may result in brake fluid leakage …

Nissan - 2004–2007
5 Mar 2009 445 units affected Ref JP-1122650

In the power transmission system of low-floor transit buses, the flange nut mounting method of the differential unit is improper, resulting in insufficient flange nut clamping force. This causes flange loosening, abnormal …

Isuzu - 1998–2005 Isuzu Erga 1998–2005 Isuzu Cubic 1998–2005
27 Feb 2009 40069 units affected Ref JP-2103780

The check valve material that maintains vacuum in the brake booster is inappropriate, causing the valve to stick in the closed position during parking after engine shutdown. As a result, when the …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2007–2008 Mitsubishi Delica 2007–2008

Mercedes-Benz: Strut

Wheel / axle
27 Feb 2009 409 units affected Ref JP-1215610

In hydraulic-controlled front suspension systems, certain ball joints attaching the strut to the spring link have insufficient durability. Under heavy loads such as prolonged off-road driving, cracks may develop in the ball …

Mercedes-Benz S500 2006 Mercedes-Benz S600 2006
27 Feb 2009 676 units affected Ref JP-1122700

The hydraulic piping joints for traveling have insufficient strength. Vehicle vibration and other factors may cause cracks to develop in the piping joints. Continued use in this condition may result in hydraulic …

コべルコ SK100W 1989–2009 コべルコ SK125W 1989–2009 神鋼 SK100W 1989–2009
27 Feb 2009 Ref 0270/09

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injuries, due to a possible malfunction of the handbrake, which could cause the handbrake intermediate cable connector to break.

Renault ELO, FLO, JLO
25 Feb 2009 9815 units affected Ref JP-1215600

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

Volkswagen VW EOS 2.0T 2006–2007 Volkswagen VW EOS 3.2 V6 2006–2007 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI 2006–2007 Volkswagen VW Golf R32 2006–2007 Volkswagen VW Jetta 2.0T 2006–2007 +7 more

Suzuki/Mazda: Differential

Wheel / axle
25 Feb 2009 129766 units affected Ref JP-1122630

On vehicles with manual transmissions, the pinion shaft of the rear-wheel differential (differential gear) has insufficient strength. Repeated driving under excessive load may cause the pinion shaft to fracture, resulting in abnormal …

Mazda Scrum 2004–2005 Suzuki Every 2004–2005 Suzuki Carry 2004–2005
20 Feb 2009 5 units affected Ref JP-1122640

The engine lacks a blow-by gas recirculation device, failing to comply with road transport vehicle safety standards.

その他 - 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.