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
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20 Nov 2007 791 units affected Ref JP-1119720

When the turn signal indicator mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status display device in the driver's seat does not operate.

Mitsubishi Fuso 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2005–2007
20 Nov 2007 634 units affected Ref JP-1119710

When the turn signal indicator mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status indicator on the driver's side does not operate.

Hino Hino Dutro 2005–2006 Isuzu Elf 2005–2006 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2006 Isuzu Forward 2005–2006 Mitsubishi Fuso 2005–2006 +2 more
20 Nov 2007 226 units affected Ref JP-1119700

When the turn signal indicator on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operating status indicator on the driver's seat does not operate.

Hino Hino Dutro 2006 Isuzu Elf 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2006 Nissan Atlas 2006 Toyota Toyota Dyna 2006
20 Nov 2007 189 units affected Ref JP-1119690

When the turn signal indicator on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operating status indicator light on the driver's side does not illuminate.

Isuzu Elf 2005–2007 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2007 Isuzu Forward 2005–2007 Nissan - 2005–2007 Nissan Condor 2005–2007
20 Nov 2007 463 units affected Ref JP-1119680

When a turn signal indicator on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operating status display device in the driver's seat does not operate.

Hino Hino Dutro 2006–2007 Hino Hino Ranger 2006–2007
20 Nov 2007 660 units affected Ref JP-1119670

When the turn signal indicator mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operating status indicator on the driver's seat does not operate.

Isuzu Elf 2006–2007 Isuzu GIGA 2006–2007 Isuzu Forward 2006–2007
20 Nov 2007 83 units affected Ref JP-1119660

When the turn signal indicator on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status indicator in the driver's seat does not operate.

Hino Hino Dutro 2005–2007 Hino Hino Profia 2005–2007 Isuzu Elf 2005–2007 Isuzu Forward 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2005–2007 +4 more
20 Nov 2007 714 units affected Ref JP-1119650

When the direction indicator mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status display device in the driver's seat does not operate.

Isuzu Elf 2005–2006 Isuzu GIGA 2005–2006 Isuzu Forward 2005–2006 Toyota Toyoace 2005–2006 Toyota Toyota Dyna 2005–2006
20 Nov 2007 16 units affected Ref JP-1119640

When the turn signal indicator on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status display device in the driver's seat does not activate.

Hino Hino Ranger 2006–2007 Isuzu Forward 2006–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2006–2007 Nissan Condor 2006–2007
20 Nov 2007 234 units affected Ref JP-1119630

When the turn signal indicator mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle malfunctions, the operation status display device in the driver's seat does not operate.

Hino Hino Dutro 2006 Hino Hino Ranger 2006 Isuzu Elf 2006 Isuzu Forward 2006 Mazda Titan 2006 +5 more
19 Nov 2007 388 units affected Ref JP-1120010

The corrugated section of the exhaust pipe may have improper length, causing cracks to develop in this section due to engine vibration. Continued use in this condition may result in exhaust gas …

Nissan - 2003–2005
16 Nov 2007 877 units affected Ref JP-1119980

In the manufacturing process of the clutch actuation cylinder, improper machining of the oil seal retaining section can damage the oil seal. Continued use in this condition may result in seal failure, …

Nissan Fairlady Z 2006–2007
15 Nov 2007 243944 units affected Ref JP-1214400

Due to improperly designed contacts inside the brake light switch, the contacts may weld and burn or thermally deform when the brake system is actuated. Continued use in this condition may result …

Volkswagen VW Golf 1998–2006 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.6 1998–2006 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.8 1998–2006 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.8T GTI/GTX 1998–2006 Volkswagen VW Golf CLi/GLi 1998–2006 +19 more

Fiat: —

Fire risk
14 Nov 2007 112 units affected Ref JP-1214390

Certain vehicles lack a heat shield in the bulkhead separating the engine compartment from the passenger compartment. Engine heat may cause the bulkhead insulation to overheat, potentially resulting in fire.

Fiat - 2005–2006
14 Nov 2007 13 units affected Ref JP-1120020

In the speed sensor drive gear located inside the transmission, gears with different surface hardness were mistakenly assembled together. Continued use in this condition may cause abnormal wear of the gear teeth, …

コべルコ RK250-6 2006

Shinko/Kobe: Window Glass

Loss of control
14 Nov 2007 615 units affected Ref JP-1119990

The fixing method for the resin component that secures the window frame of the driver-side sliding window glass to the vehicle body is inadequate, resulting in some window frames not being securely …

コべルコ SK100W 1989–2007 コべルコ SK125W 1989–2007 神鋼 SK100W 1989–2007
13 Nov 2007 1881 units affected Ref JP-1119950

In large-capacity transit buses equipped with an idle-stop system, the ring gear of the flywheel has insufficient strength. Repeated starting cycles may cause gear tooth fracture, potentially rendering the engine unable to …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 1997–2005 Isuzu Erga 1997–2005 Isuzu Cubic 1997–2005

Isuzu/Hino: Engine Block

Loss of control
13 Nov 2007 2427 units affected Ref JP-1119940

The intake throttle valve shaft lacks sufficient strength. When the valve closes, collision with the stopper bolt can cause cracking in the shaft. Continued operation may result in shaft fracture and the …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2000–2005 Isuzu Erga 2000–2005 Isuzu Gala 2000–2005
9 Nov 2007 178 units affected Ref JP-1214430

The engine control unit software contains improper programming. In the worst case, this may cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits.

Citroen C4 2006–2007
8 Nov 2007 21 units affected Ref JP-1119970

The speed sensor drive gear inside the transmission may have been incorrectly assembled with gears of differing surface hardness. Continued use may result in abnormal wear of the gear teeth, causing the …

タダノ CREVO250 2006
8 Nov 2007 97 units affected Ref JP-1119930

Some trucks have fuel tanks mounted in improper positions. Continued use may cause cracks to develop at the fuel tank edges due to vibration during operation, potentially resulting in fuel leakage.

Hino Hino Profia 2002–2006 Hino Hino Ranger 2002–2006 Isuzu GIGA 2002–2006 Isuzu Forward 2002–2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2002–2006 +1 more
8 Nov 2007 1303 units affected Ref JP-1119910

In large intercity bus brake systems, foreign matter mixed into brake fluid may cause brake fluid to leak from the brake booster. If operation continues in this condition, the rubber components of …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2004–2006 Isuzu Erga 2004–2006
7 Nov 2007 378 units affected Ref JP-2103630

The mounting bracket position and shape of the band used to prevent rattling of equipment stored beside the stretcher in the ambulance is inappropriate, creating a risk of injury to patients' and …

Toyota Toyota Ambulance 2006–2007

BMW: Other (Running Gear)

Wheel / axle
6 Nov 2007 32 units affected Ref JP-1214422

Some retaining rings (circlips) that secure the rear wheel hub bearings have improper geometry, which can contact the spacer bushing and cause metal debris to enter the bearing. Continued operation may result …

BMW BMW G650X Challenge 2006–2007 BMW BMW G650X Country 2006–2007
6 Nov 2007 266 units affected Ref JP-1214421

Some fuel hoses have insufficient strength and may deform under fuel pressure, potentially resulting in fuel leakage at the hose end in worst cases.

BMW BMW G650X Challenge 2006–2007 BMW BMW G650X Country 2006–2007 BMW BMW G650X Moto 2006–2007
2 Nov 2007 10 units affected Ref JP-1119960

Manufacturing variability in fuel injection pipes may result in internal scratches with insufficient strength. Continued use may cause cracks to initiate from these scratches due to pressure fluctuations during fuel injection, potentially …

Komatsu WA470-6 2006–2007 Komatsu WA480-6 2006–2007 Komatsu WA500-6 2006–2007
1 Nov 2007 106 units affected Ref JP-1119610

In van-type vehicles, the mounting bracket for the anti-entanglement device has insufficient strength. During use, cracks may develop in the mounting bracket. Continued use without remediation can cause crack propagation and bracket …

Isuzu Forward 1996–2007 Isuzu Forward Juston 1996–2007 Nissan Condor 1996–2007

BMW Alpina: Door

Loss of control
30 Oct 2007 11 units affected Ref JP-1214410

In vehicles equipped with door closers and smart key systems, due to inappropriate control programming in the smart key system, the door closer may function even when the door is not fully …

BMW Alpina Alpina B7 2005–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B7 Long 2005–2006
30 Oct 2007 82 units affected Ref JP-1119620

In the rear-wheel drive motor reduction gear, improper support of the drive shaft causes wear of the rotary bush in the clutch actuation oil pressure circuit, and seal performance degrades at high …

Mitsubishi MF61WE 2003–2007

Nissan: Engine - Other

Fire risk
30 Oct 2007 61 units affected Ref JP-1119590

In large transit buses equipped with horizontally-mounted CNG engines, the engine mounting bracket has an improper shape. As the engine mounting rubber deteriorates, the engine mounting bracket may interfere with the exhaust …

Nissan - 1996–2000

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.