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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9 Mar 2007 1067 units affected Ref JP-1118390

The bushing material in the camshaft drive head idle gear of the engine has improper specifications, causing premature wear and play between the bushing and fixed shaft. Continued operation may generate excessive …

Nissan Civilian 2004–2005
9 Mar 2007 88648 units affected Ref JP-1118380

The bushing material in the camshaft drive head idler gear of the engine has improper specifications, causing premature wear. This creates excessive clearance between the bushing and fixed shaft. Continued operation results …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2003–2007

Mitsubishi: Horn

Steering
9 Mar 2007 14197 units affected Ref JP-1118370

The electrical wiring for the horn is routed improperly, causing stress on the wiring during steering operations. Continued use may result in wiring damage, and in the worst case, an open circuit …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2005–2006
9 Mar 2007 1542 units affected Ref JP-1118340

In the brake booster, the sprocket strength of the vacuum pump is insufficient, causing abnormal wear of the sprocket teeth. Continued operation may cause the vacuum pump chain to ride up on …

Mazda Familia 2001 Nissan AD 2001 Nissan Expert 2001 Nissan Sunny 2001 Nissan Serena 2001 +2 more

Nissan: Steering wheel

Steering
9 Mar 2007 356 units affected Ref JP-1118330

The lock device has improper press-fitting of the key cylinder cap retaining pin in some units, causing the pin to dislodge and the cap to separate. Continued operation may result in internal …

Nissan Serena 2000
9 Mar 2007 Ref 0238/07

Fire — The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can happen …

Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf, Golf+ 2.0 TDI with 6 speed manual gearbox. Chassis numbers:AAV ___ 1K _ 4 U 000032 - 006313 AAV ___ 1K _ 5 U 000039 - 026754 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 B 000157 - 091435 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 P 001113 - 075630 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 U 000013 - 005848 WVW ___ ...
6 Mar 2007 222 units affected Ref JP-1213840

Improper molding of the breather pipe inside the fuel tank (which vents air from the tank during refueling) can cause the connection to separate, allowing fuel to be filled beyond the specified …

Land Rover Discovery 3 2005
6 Mar 2007 1675 units affected Ref JP-1118360

Some vehicles have insufficient strength in the exhaust pipe flange area near the engine. Engine vibration and similar forces may cause cracks in the exhaust pipe in this area, resulting in exhaust …

Isuzu GIGA 2003–2007
5 Mar 2007 19 units affected Ref JP-1213870

Some vehicles have non-standard size tires installed on the front wheel.

Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob 2006 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883 883 Sportster 2006 +1 more
2 Mar 2007 95 units affected Ref JP-2203510

The automatic transmission oil cooler (AT oil cooler) has insufficient cooling capacity. When driving in high-temperature conditions or in prolonged traffic congestion, the transmission oil temperature may rise excessively. Continued operation under …

Renault Mégane 1999–2000
2 Mar 2007 12 units affected Ref JP-1118350

In vehicles modified as car transporters, the bracket installed to relocate the brake air master lacks sufficient rigidity. Continued use may cause brake air pipes to vibrate and crack during operation, leading …

Isuzu Forward 2002–2006
2 Mar 2007 Ref 0206/07

Fire, Injuries — The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can …

Audi Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TDI with 6 SP Gearbox

Honda: Wheel

Loss of control
1 Mar 2007 179489 units affected Ref JP-2103520

As standard equipment, the wheel covers mounted on the wheels are manufactured with a large outer diameter. For this reason, when the tire experiences significant load such as when riding up a …

Honda Life 2003–2005

Mazda: Wiring

Fire risk
1 Mar 2007 362 units affected Ref JP-1118320

In police vehicles, the resin band securing the battery cable has insufficient heat resistance. Due to heat in the engine compartment, the band may break. This causes the battery cable to sag …

Mazda Bongo 1990–2007 Mazda Bongo Brawny 1990–2007
1 Mar 2007 896 units affected Ref JP-1118310

In training vehicles, the shape of the clip bundling the clutch hose is inappropriate, causing the clip to deform due to hose expansion and contraction during clutch operation. Continued use in this …

Mazda Axela 2004–2006
1 Mar 2007 1389 units affected Ref JP-1118302

On vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight activation device (auto light), an improper electrical circuit prevents the activation signal from the auto light from being input to the headlight automatic beam leveling …

Mazda CX-7 2006–2007
1 Mar 2007 1475 units affected Ref JP-1118301

The cable guide bracket of the parking brake pedal may have improper machining. As a result, when the brake pedal is operated, the bracket may deform, increasing the parking brake pedal travel, …

Mazda CX-7 2006–2007 Mazda MPV 2006–2007
27 Feb 2007 152 units affected Ref JP-1118292

In vehicles modified to rail-road hybrid vehicles (rail-compatible vehicles, etc.), the steel brake air piping has an inappropriate shape, allowing water to accumulate inside the piping. Continued use may cause rust to …

Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004
27 Feb 2007 152 units affected Ref JP-1118291

In vehicles modified to rail-land hybrid vehicles, the clearance between the hydraulic system and frame for mounting the cargo bed and the brake air hose is inadequate. Vibration during operation may cause …

Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004 Nissan Condor 1998–2004
23 Feb 2007 852 units affected Ref JP-1118280

The air cleaner case is secured improperly. Due to vibration during operation, the brake pipe and air cleaner case fastener may interfere with each other. If operation continues in this condition, the …

Subaru Impreza 2006–2007 Subaru Forester 2006–2007
22 Feb 2007 1910 units affected Ref JP-1213830

The engine oil tank structure is inadequate. Under sub-freezing ambient temperatures, repeated short-distance, low-speed driving with frequent engine starts and stops can cause moisture in blow-by gases to freeze at the breather …

BMW BMW K1200GT 2004–2007 BMW BMW K1200R 2004–2007 BMW BMW K1200RS 2004–2007 BMW BMW K1200S 2004–2007
20 Feb 2007 8 units affected Ref JP-1213860

In vehicles with manual transmissions, some clutch oil hose connection components at the clutch pedal cylinder contain materials of different specifications, resulting in insufficient strength. Continued use may cause these components to …

Ferrari F430 2005–2006 Ferrari F430 Spider 2005–2006
20 Feb 2007 150 units affected Ref JP-1213850

In the electric door lock mechanism of the rear left and right doors, the lock nut securing the gear inside the electric door latch motor is not properly machined on some units. …

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2005

Ducati: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
20 Feb 2007 165 units affected Ref JP-1213820

The waterproof structure of the throttle position sensor connector is inadequate, allowing water to enter the connector interior and causing terminal corrosion in some units. Continued use results in poor contact between …

Ducati Monster S4 RS 2006

Volvo: Axle

Wheel / axle
16 Feb 2007 12 units affected Ref JP-1213790

Certain rear axles have inadequate weld strength in the spindle section due to improper welding. Repeated operation on rough terrain can initiate cracks at the weld, which may propagate during continued use, …

Volvo FH 2005
15 Feb 2007 186 units affected Ref JP-1213810

In the electrical system, the relay contact circuit and material of the main power source are inadequate, causing the contact surface to deteriorate prematurely due to sparking that occurs when the relay …

キャタピラー CB-334D 1999–2004 キャタピラー CB-335D 1999–2004
15 Feb 2007 61294 units affected Ref JP-1118260

On vehicles equipped with high-intensity discharge headlamps, the lens-to-housing junction structure is inadequate, allowing the hood rubber seal to press the lens and partially separate the sealant at the lens-to-housing joint. Consequently, …

Honda Accord 2002–2005 Honda Accord Wagon 2002–2005
15 Feb 2007 2276 units affected Ref JP-1118240

The snap ring preventing disengagement at the joint between the transmission differential side gear and left front drive shaft has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient engagement margin on the differential side …

Suzuki Swift 2004–2005
15 Feb 2007 47 units affected Ref JP-1118232

1. On vehicles with manual transmissions, the fastening torque of the lock nut may be insufficient due to improper structural design of the plastic bushing at the gear shift control joint and …

Mazda AZ-Offroad 2006–2007 Suzuki Jimny 2006–2007

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.