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 Apr 2008 305 units affected Ref JP-1120882

Improper routing of the automatic transmission shift cable can cause interference with the brake pipe due to vibration during operation. Continued use may result in corrosion coating deterioration on the brake pipe …

Mazda MPV 2005–2008

Mazda: Power Steering

Fire risk
3 Apr 2008 52513 units affected Ref JP-1120881

The low-pressure hydraulic hose in the hydraulic power steering system may be deformed due to an inappropriate manufacturing process. Hydraulic pressure fluctuations from steering operation can cause cracks in the hose, resulting …

Mazda MPV 2005–2008

BMW: ABS

Brakes
2 Apr 2008 10 units affected Ref JP-1214782

The gap between the front brake disc mounting bolt and the wheel rotation sensor wiring is narrow, which may cause the wiring to contact the front brake disc mounting bolt head. Continued …

BMW BMW K1200GT 2007–2008 BMW BMW K1200S 2007–2008

BMW: Drum/Disc

Brakes
2 Apr 2008 73 units affected Ref JP-1214781

Some vehicles are equipped with undersized bolts on the front brake disc mounting bolts. Continued use in this condition may cause bolt fracture, and in worst case, brake disc detachment resulting in …

BMW BMW K1200GT 2007–2008 BMW BMW K1200R 2007–2008 BMW BMW K1200S 2007–2008

BMW: Brake Light

Brakes
2 Apr 2008 400 units affected Ref JP-1214770

In the manufacturing process of rear lighting fixtures (tail light, brake light), some units have damaged wiring. As a result, in the worst case, the rear lighting fixture may remain illuminated or …

BMW BMW R 1200 GS 2007 BMW BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2007

BMW: Fuel hose/pipe

Wheel / axle
2 Apr 2008 1131 units affected Ref JP-1214760

The rubber hose for fuel tank internal pressure regulation is not secured in place. This hose can become pinched and crushed between the seat and frame. When ambient temperature rises in this …

BMW BMW F800S 2006–2007 BMW BMW F800ST 2006–2007
31 Mar 2008 462 units affected Ref JP-1120850

The fastening bolts connecting the steering shaft and gearbox were tightened using an improper method, resulting in bolt damage in some vehicles. This causes insufficient clamping force, and in worst case scenarios, …

Isuzu Forward 2007
31 Mar 2008 64542 units affected Ref JP-1120830

The large roof end spoiler sold as a dealer option part has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient dimension from the vehicle's outermost edge to the wing side end, failing to meet …

Daihatsu Terios Kid 1998–2003
31 Mar 2008 313305 units affected Ref JP-1120780

The joint between the fuel filler pipe and its mounting bracket may lack paint coating, causing the pipe to rust. Continued use in this condition allows corrosion to progress, potentially creating holes …

Nissan Serena 1999–2005

Land Rover: Airbag

Airbag
27 Mar 2008 13 units affected Ref JP-1214700

The deflector (resin-molded component of the protective cover) in the passenger-side airbag device may use inappropriate material. If the airbag deploys, deflector fragments may scatter and potentially cause excessive injury to occupants …

Land Rover Freelander 2004
27 Mar 2008 306 units affected Ref JP-1214690

On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the sunroof guide rail structure is inadequate. Excessive stress on the guide rail can cause cracks to develop. This may result in twisting or seizure of …

Land Rover Freelander 2 2007–2008

Tokyu: Wheels

Wheel / axle
27 Mar 2008 1199 units affected Ref JP-1120870

On two-axle trailers with axle-weight exemptions and relaxed bulk-loading regulations, certain installed wheels have fatigue limit axle weights with minimal margin relative to the vehicle's design axle weight. When cargo is loaded …

東急 Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1989–2007 東急 Step-deck Flat-bed Semi-trailer 1989–2007
27 Mar 2008 33069 units affected Ref JP-1120840

The fuel-side diaphragm (a thin membrane reinforced with fiber) of the engine vacuum-operated fuel petcock has been manufactured using improper methods, resulting in some units with exposed reinforcement fibers on the surface. …

Honda CB400SUPER BOLD’OR 2006–2008 Honda CB400SUPERFOUR 2006–2008 Honda CB750 2006–2008 Honda VTR 2006–2008 Honda V-Twin Magna 2006–2008 +5 more
26 Mar 2008 38 units affected Ref JP-1120820

Due to insufficient strength of the fuel tank and improper support design, vehicle vibration may cause cracks to develop in the bottom plate. Continued use in this condition could result in fuel …

Komatsu HV6000-1 2001–2007
26 Mar 2008 17 units affected Ref JP-1120810

The fuel tank has insufficient structural strength. Vehicle vibration may cause cracks to develop on the right side panel. Continued use in this condition could result in fuel leakage from the cracks …

Komatsu HV3000-1 2000–2006
25 Mar 2008 16 units affected Ref JP-1120770

In passenger vehicles used for transport operations with a capacity of 10 persons or fewer, labels indicating the opening method of the boarding door are not affixed.

Nissan Caravan 2007–2008
25 Mar 2008 6614 units affected Ref JP-1120750

The cross member and leaf spring mounting bracket lack sufficient strength. Repeated turning can cause cracks to develop in the cross member and leaf spring mounting bracket. Continued use in this condition …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1996–2003
25 Mar 2008 356 units affected Ref JP-1120742

On large-size route buses, the air piping and power steering piping are improperly routed, causing contact with the underbody support member at the vehicle rear. Continued operation in this condition may result …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1997–2000
25 Mar 2008 356 units affected Ref JP-1120741

On large transit buses, the air piping and power steering piping layout is inadequate, causing contact with the undercarriage support members at the rear. Continued operation in this condition may result in: …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1997–2000
25 Mar 2008 3 units affected Ref JP-1120720

Front seats do not comply with safety standards because the protective pad covering the protrusion at the rear of the seat is not installed.

Mitsubishi Colt 2007
19 Mar 2008 9757 units affected Ref JP-1214790

In the engine fuel injection system, certain injectors have improper design dimensions, resulting in excessive clearance between the plunger and barrel. This causes O-ring deformation and damage, compromising sealing integrity. Diesel fuel …

Isuzu MU 1998–2001 Isuzu WIZARD 1998–2001
19 Mar 2008 183 units affected Ref JP-1214730

Some battery main switch mounting holes have undersized dimensions for the press-fit female threads. When the press-fit female threads are inserted, cracks may develop in the mounting hole during use. If operation …

Volvo - 2005–2007 Volvo FH 2005–2007
19 Mar 2008 11328 units affected Ref JP-1120730

In the engine fuel injection system, certain injectors (fuel injection valves) have improper design dimensions, resulting in excessive clearance between the plunger and barrel. This causes O-ring deformation and damage, compromising sealing …

Honda Horizon 1998–2002 Isuzu Bighorn 1998–2002
19 Mar 2008 167 units affected Ref JP-1120690

The fuel injection pump drive gear structure is inadequate, causing the drive gear to vibrate under high loads such as during snow removal operations. This generates high stress on the camshaft to …

Kawasaki 65ZV 2005–2008 Toyota 4SDT50 2005–2008 コべルコ LK190Z-5 2005–2008
19 Mar 2008 11 units affected Ref JP-1120680

The front wheel brake hose is mounted improperly, causing excessive load on the hose clamp during frame articulation. If continued in this condition, the clamp may be damaged, causing the clamp and …

Kawasaki 85ZV-2 2006–2008
19 Mar 2008 11 units affected Ref JP-1120670

Due to improper brake hose assembly instructions, when the vehicle frame articulates, there is insufficient clearance between the front wheel brake hose and the steering stopper bracket, causing interference in some units. …

Kawasaki 80ZV-2 2006–2008 コべルコ LK270Z-6 2006–2008
18 Mar 2008 39365 units affected Ref JP-2103670

Insufficient fastening torque on bolts for the rear gate stay attachment on flip-up type rear gates. Repeated rear gate opening and closing operations may cause damage to the rear gate stay attachment …

Subaru Impreza 2000–2003
18 Mar 2008 324 units affected Ref JP-1120662

In canopy-open vehicles (with open operator cabin front, sides, and rear), the parking brake lever position detection switch has insufficient water resistance. Moisture can enter the switch interior, causing malfunction. Continued operation …

キャタピラー 901B 2004–2007 キャタピラー 902B 2004–2007 キャタピラー 903B 2004–2007
18 Mar 2008 3588 units affected Ref JP-1120661

Improper assembly angle instructions for the travel hydraulic pump hose result in insufficient clearance between the hose and vehicle wiring harness, risking interference. Continued operation may cause hydraulic fluid leakage from the …

キャタピラー 901B 2004–2007 キャタピラー 902B 2004–2007 キャタピラー 903B 2004–2007
17 Mar 2008 7 units affected Ref JP-1214740

Some brake master cylinders have inferior wear resistance on the internal surfaces, which may result in premature internal wear. This can cause hydraulic pressure loss within the cylinder, and in the worst …

Volvo Volvo C70 2007

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.