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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KTM: Steering - Other

Steering
21 Sep 2007 38 units affected Ref JP-1214350

The mounting bracket of the steering damper in the steering system may crack, rendering it unable to retain the steering damper. Continued use in this condition could cause the steering damper to …

KTM 990 SUPERDUKE R 2007
20 Sep 2007 7618 units affected Ref JP-1214320

In the automatic transmission, certain shift control cable mounting bolts, which transmit shift lever movement to the transmission, have insufficient fastening. Continued use may result in bolt loosening, and in worst case, …

Jaguar Sovereign 4.2 2002–2006 Jaguar Sovereign 4.2 L 2002–2006 Jaguar Super V8 2002–2006 Jaguar Super V8 L 2002–2006 Jaguar S-TYPE 2.5V6 2002–2006 +14 more
20 Sep 2007 83496 units affected Ref JP-1119380

The corrective measures for recall notification number 1564 were inadequate, resulting in some continuously variable transmissions not being replaced despite wear in the oil pump vane sliding surfaces. Continued use of affected …

Honda Odyssey 2003–2005 Honda Stream 2003–2005

Mitsubishi: Shock Absorber

Fire risk
20 Sep 2007 1347 units affected Ref JP-1119300

In the ride-height adjustment device of air-spring-type shock absorbers on low-floor dual-axle rear suspensions, when attempting to raise the vehicle height beyond the maximum during cargo handling operations, the shock absorber stopper …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1996–2000
13 Sep 2007 402 units affected Ref JP-1119370

In vehicles equipped with air brake systems, improper routing of air brake piping may cause interference with the transmission control cable. Continued use in this condition may result in air piping wear …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1999–2001

Hino: Starting System

Fire risk
13 Sep 2007 1190 units affected Ref JP-1119340

Repeated operation of the starting system may cause flammable gas to accumulate inside the magnetic switch (device that engages the starter motor gear with the engine). This gas may ignite from sparks, …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2004–2007

Isuzu: Starting System

Fire risk
13 Sep 2007 108920 units affected Ref JP-1119330

Repeated operation of the starting system may cause flammable gas to generate and accumulate inside the magnetic switch (device that engages the starter motor gear with the engine). This gas may ignite …

Isuzu Forward 1998–2007
12 Sep 2007 45769 units affected Ref JP-2103600

In a brake-pedal-retreat-reduction device designed to minimize rearward pedal movement during frontal collisions, the device may inadvertently activate during minor frontal impacts that do not result in immobilization. Consequently, if the vehicle …

Nissan Presage 2003–2004
12 Sep 2007 12 units affected Ref JP-1119360

The intake relay pipe connecting the intake air cooler (intercooler) and engine body has an improper shape, which may cause the pipe to detach from the connection hose due to vibration during …

カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 2006–2007
6 Sep 2007 29 units affected Ref JP-1214310

There are manufacturing defects in the gears within the retractor mechanisms of the driver and front passenger seat belts. As a result, these gears may break upon impact from collision or similar …

Fiat - 2006
6 Sep 2007 34326 units affected Ref JP-1119352

Due to improper programming in the computer controlling the speedometer and related systems, if the ignition switch is turned on within a specific time interval after being turned off, the speedometer drive …

Honda Stream 2005–2007

Honda: Brake light

Brakes
6 Sep 2007 63099 units affected Ref JP-1119351

Excessive lubricant applied to the telescopic mechanism of the steering column (which allows the steering wheel position to be adjusted forward and backward) can cause lubricant oil to drip onto the brake …

Honda Civic 2005–2007 Honda Civic Hybrid 2005–2007 Honda Stream 2005–2007
4 Sep 2007 496 units affected Ref JP-1214300

The brake fluid level detection switch attached to the brake fluid reservoir tank cap has improper material and machining precision. When brake fluid temperature rises, the switch may malfunction, causing the warning …

BMW X5 3.0si 2007 BMW X5 4.8i 2007
29 Aug 2007 44 units affected Ref JP-1214290

The electrical wiring of the engine control unit (ECU) is secured improperly, causing interference with the air supply port of the right rear wheel air spring. Continued operation in this condition may …

Volvo FH 2006–2007
29 Aug 2007 149 units affected Ref JP-1119310

In vehicles equipped with halogen-type headlights, improper headlight beam axis adjustment inspection for low-beam has resulted in some units having light projection directions that deviate from the standard. Consequently, these headlights may …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007
27 Aug 2007 159 units affected Ref JP-1214280

In the manufacturing process of bolts that secure the front fork to the axle, improper heat treatment results in insufficient bolt strength in some cases. Continued use may cause bolt fracture, potentially …

その他 Road Hopper 2002–2006
27 Aug 2007 15 units affected Ref JP-1119320

On the second row right-hand seat, an incorrectly specified seat belt has been installed on some vehicles, making it impossible to attach the belt to the buckle. Additionally, on welfare vehicles, even …

Honda Mobilio 2005
27 Aug 2007 6 units affected Ref JP-1119290

An incorrect component was installed in the steering rotation angle detection sensor, which corrects the deviation between steering wheel knob position and wheel rotation angle. This may cause frame noise to be …

ニチユ Transer 2007
23 Aug 2007 269 units affected Ref JP-1119280

The pulley structure that transmits engine rotation to the alternator is inadequately designed. When excessive water contacts the fan belt and pulley, slippage can occur between the belt and pulley. This prevents …

Komatsu WA100M-3 2004–2007 Komatsu WA80-3 2004–2007
22 Aug 2007 1673 units affected Ref JP-1214270

The shape of the heat shield component attached to the exhaust pipe is inadequate, which may allow the operator's clothing hem to contact unshielded portions of the exhaust pipe. In the worst …

Harley-Davidson VRSCR Street Rod 2005–2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2005–2006

Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Steering
9 Aug 2007 1078 units affected Ref JP-2103590

In countermeasure parts from market action (improvement countermeasure notification number 333), the taper cone that secures the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft has improper machining, resulting in some taper cones with oversized …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 1988–1997
9 Aug 2007 21 units affected Ref JP-1119270

In vehicles equipped with brake boosters, brake hoses of incorrect length were installed, which in some cases interfere with the transmission case. Continued use may result in hose damage due to vehicle …

小松 - 2005–2007
7 Aug 2007 4 units affected Ref JP-1214260

Some driver and front passenger seat belts have insufficient strength in the attachment point that secures the buckle to the seat. In the event of a collision or similar impact, if significant …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2007
7 Aug 2007 20 units affected Ref JP-1119260

The link plate that retracts the brake shoe to its original position when releasing the brake in the rear-wheel drum brake of the braking system has insufficient strength. Repeated operations of stopping …

Mazda Titan 2004–2005 Mazda Bongo 2004–2005
6 Aug 2007 13 units affected Ref JP-1119250

Due to improper work instructions for maximum payload capacity labeling, some vehicles display 1250 kg instead of the correct maximum payload capacity of 1200 kg.

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Guts 2007
6 Aug 2007 872 units affected Ref JP-1119240

The piping structure of the clutch fluid reservoir tank is inadequate, which can allow air to remain in the piping during clutch fluid replacement. Continued use in this condition may introduce air …

Nissan - 2000–2006
6 Aug 2007 6 units affected Ref JP-1119220

In the electronic control unit for the sub-transmission of four-wheel-drive vehicles, the power supply circuit for an aftermarket-installed speed limiter may be inadequately designed. As a result, excessive current may flow through …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1995–1998

Mitsubishi: Exhaust Pipe

Loss of control
6 Aug 2007 3874 units affected Ref JP-1119190

Some vehicles have insufficient strength in the heat shield mounting bracket attached to the exhaust pipe. As a result, the exhaust pipe and heat shield resonate during low-speed engine operation, causing cracks …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2005–2007
2 Aug 2007 183 units affected Ref JP-1119210

Due to improper manufacturing process of the lever within the transmission shift unit that operates transmission gear changes, some levers have developed microscopic cracks. Continued use may cause the lever to fracture, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 2003–2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2003–2006
1 Aug 2007 121 units affected Ref JP-1214250

The electronic control program for the driver seat belt pretensioner (device that tightens the seat belt webbing upon collision) is inappropriate. During a collision, the seat belt may disconnect from the buckle …

BMW X5 3.0si 2007 BMW X5 4.8i 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.