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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3 Sep 2008 533 units affected Ref JP-1121710

Some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the rear brake hydraulic line and torque converter (fluid coupling). During suspension lock (forced suspension compression and fixation to improve vehicle stability during crane operations, etc.), …

神鋼 RK450-2 1991–2002
2 Sep 2008 30291 units affected Ref JP-2103720

Due to improper heat treatment during manufacturing of the engine connecting rod, some connecting rods have insufficient strength. Continued use may result in connecting rod fracture, causing engine shutdown and inability to …

Yamaha VOX XF50 2006–2007 Yamaha Vino XC50 2006–2007

DERBY: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
28 Aug 2008 28 units affected Ref JP-1215130

The fuel pump mounting section of the fuel tank has insufficient structural strength. Cracks may develop in the fuel pump mounting section due to tightening force during pump installation. This may result …

DERBI Derbi GP1 250i 2007–2008
28 Aug 2008 1743 units affected Ref JP-1215120

Some fuel filter cases in the fuel tank have insufficient structural strength, which may cause cracks in the case and result in decreased fuel pressure. Continued operation in this condition may cause …

Harley-Davidson FLHR4-CVO 2007–2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRC 2007–2008 Harley-Davidson FLHR 2007–2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU3-CVO 2007–2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU S/C 2007–2008 +5 more
28 Aug 2008 315 units affected Ref JP-1215080

On special limited edition models (R-DESIGN) of the Volvo C30, S40, and V50, the driver's floor mat has an inappropriate shape. When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, it can become caught …

Volvo Volvo C30 2008 Volvo Volvo S40 2008 Volvo Volvo V50 2008
28 Aug 2008 738 units affected Ref JP-1121720

The electrical circuit of the electronic control unit (ECU) that controls transmission shifting in the mechanical automatic transmission is defective. In cold conditions, some vehicles may be unable to engage or disengage …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2007–2008
12 Aug 2008 5 units affected Ref JP-1215110

The integrated rear brake pedal footrest (right side) and integrated transmission footrest (left side) aftermarket optional parts have insufficient attachment strength at the mounting points to the frame, which may cause the …

KTM 1190 RC8 2007–2008
8 Aug 2008 17 units affected Ref JP-1215100

An incorrect check valve (pressure regulating valve) has been installed in the pressure adjustment mechanism of the resin fuel tank, resulting in improper pressure regulation. The fuel tank may expand and contact …

アプリリア MANA850 2007–2008

Volkswagen 2.L TDI — Fire

Fire risk Ireland
8 Aug 2008 Ref 0826/08

Fire — The product poses a risk of fire because: - the earth cable has not always been correctly tightened on the connection of the electric heating element; - the contact resistance …

Volkswagen 2.L TDI
8 Aug 2008 Ref 0835/08

Injuries — The product poses a risk of injuries because the Restraints Control Module (RCM), fitted to right hand drive, has been incorrectly configured for the left hand drive in regard to …

ory: Motor vehiclesProduct: Passenger car – Jaguar XK Coupe & Convertible XK 4.2 CoupeXK 4.2 ConvertibleXKR 4.2 CoupeXKR 4.2 Convertible
7 Aug 2008 4 units affected Ref JP-1215092

A heat shield is not installed on a portion of the exhaust pipe (above the driver's left-side footrest). If the driver shifts their body weight rearward, the driver's foot may contact the …

Honda SM450RIE 2008 Honda TE450IE 2008
7 Aug 2008 4 units affected Ref JP-1215091

The rear wheel brake hose has insufficient clearance from the engine crankcase. Vibration during operation may cause the brake hose to contact the crankcase, potentially damaging it. In the worst case, brake …

Honda SM450RIE 2008 Honda TE450IE 2008
5 Aug 2008 17318 units affected Ref JP-1121700

In low-floor dual-rear-axle vehicles, the companion flange connecting the propeller shaft between the rear front axle and rear rear axle has inadequate thread strength and fastening torque on the pinion gear shaft …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1991–2005
31 Jul 2008 20 units affected Ref JP-1121672

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake system) is secured improperly, which may cause cracks to develop …

不明 Container Semi-trailer 2002–2007 不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2002–2007
31 Jul 2008 20 units affected Ref JP-1121671

①The wheel hub outer bearing has insufficient retaining force, causing slippage at the press-fit surface and resulting in wheel hub wear. Continued operation in this condition causes the gap between the wheel …

不明 Container Semi-trailer 2002–2007 不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2002–2007
31 Jul 2008 12668 units affected Ref JP-1121602

The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating portion of the primary brake) is fixed using an improper method, which may cause cracks …

東急 Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1998–2008
31 Jul 2008 8695 units affected Ref JP-1121601

The wheel hub outer bearing has insufficient retention force, causing slippage at the press-fit surface and resulting in wheel hub wear. Continued operation in this condition causes increased clearance between the wheel …

東急 Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1998–2008 東急 Step-deck Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1998–2008

Ford: Brake Light

Brakes
31 Jul 2008 17 units affected Ref JP-1215070

The tail lamp guard (aftermarket accessory part) attached to the rear lighting fixture obstructs part of the lighting unit, rendering it non-compliant with safety standards.

Ford Escape 2006–2007
31 Jul 2008 8 units affected Ref JP-1121692

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating portion of the primary brake) is fixed by an inappropriate method, which may cause cracking …

不明 Semi-trailer 2000–2004
31 Jul 2008 8 units affected Ref JP-1121691

The wheel hub outer bearing has insufficient retention force, causing slippage at the press-fit surface and resulting in wheel hub wear. Continued operation in this condition causes the clearance between the wheel …

不明 Semi-trailer 2000–2004
31 Jul 2008 2 units affected Ref JP-1121682

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (a component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake) is fixed using an improper method, which may cause …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2006–2007
31 Jul 2008 2 units affected Ref JP-1121681

① Wheel hubs with insufficient outer bearing retention force experience slippage at the press-fit surface, causing hub wear. Continued operation allows the gap between the wheel hub and outer bearing to increase, …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2006–2007
31 Jul 2008 1 units affected Ref JP-1121662

The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts clearance in the rotating portion of the primary braking device) is affixed using an improper method, which may cause cracks …

シンメイワ Tank Semi-trailer 2003
31 Jul 2008 1 units affected Ref JP-1121661

The outer bearing retention force in the wheel hub is insufficient, causing slippage at the press-fit surface and resulting in wheel hub wear. If operation continues in this condition, the clearance between …

シンメイワ Tank Semi-trailer 2003
31 Jul 2008 7 units affected Ref JP-1121652

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (a component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake) is fixed inappropriately, which may cause cracks to develop …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2002
31 Jul 2008 7 units affected Ref JP-1121651

① In the wheel hub, insufficient retention force of the outer bearing causes slippage at the press-fit surface, resulting in wheel hub wear. If operation continues in this condition, the clearance between …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2002
31 Jul 2008 14 units affected Ref JP-1121642

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake) is fixed using an inappropriate method, which may cause cracks …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2006
31 Jul 2008 14 units affected Ref JP-1121641

①In the wheel hub, the outer bearing retention force is insufficient, causing slippage at the press-fit surface and wear of the wheel hub. If driving continues in this condition, the clearance between …

不明 Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2006
31 Jul 2008 10 units affected Ref JP-1121632

②The control arm of the automatic slack adjuster (component that automatically adjusts the gap in the rotating part of the primary brake) is fixed improperly, which may cause cracks to develop in …

不明 Powder/Granule Transport Semi-trailer 2000–2005
31 Jul 2008 10 units affected Ref JP-1121631

① The wheel hub outer bearing has insufficient holding force, causing slip at the press-fit surface and resulting in wheel hub wear in some cases. Continued operation in this condition causes clearance …

不明 Powder/Granule Transport Semi-trailer 2000–2005

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.