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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Nissan: Tire

8 Dec 2006 46 units affected Ref JP-1117900

On vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, some units do not meet the tire load index standard. Continued use in this condition may cause tire deformation and, in worst cases, tire burst.

Nissan Nissan Forklift 2003–2006
7 Dec 2006 5800 units affected Ref JP-2103430

Improper assembly of the rack bar within the power steering gearbox has damaged the oil seal in some units. Continued use may allow the damage to progress, resulting in oil leakage and …

Mitsubishi Minica 2006
7 Dec 2006 4122 units affected Ref JP-1213680

The ball joint seal of the front lower control arm is insufficiently sealed, allowing water ingress into the joint. Continued use can result in premature internal corrosion and wear, potentially causing the …

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2001–2006
7 Dec 2006 658 units affected Ref JP-1213620

In right-hand drive vehicles, the assembly of the fixing bracket (clip) between the clutch pedal and push rod may be improperly installed. Repeated clutch operation may cause the bracket to detach, and …

Alfa Romeo 147 2004–2006 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 MT/SELESPEED 2004–2006
7 Dec 2006 2426 units affected Ref JP-1117880

In vehicles equipped with an optional automatic headlight activation device (auto light) mounted on discharge lamp-type headlights (HID), the electrical circuit may be improperly configured, which could prevent the automatic headlight leveling …

Subaru Impreza 2005–2006 Subaru Forester 2005–2006 Subaru Legacy 2005–2006
7 Dec 2006 172584 units affected Ref JP-1117860

The red lens of the rear combination lamp, which serves dual duty as a tail light and brake light, has insufficient weather resistance. Prolonged exposure to intense solar radiation causes gradual fading …

Mitsubishi Minicab Bravo 1990–1999
5 Dec 2006 275 units affected Ref JP-2103420

The center body guard installed on training motorcycles to prevent damage to exterior parts during tip-overs has an exposed cut edge at the tip of the guard pipe on its lower side. …

Yamaha Grand Majesty YP400L 2005
5 Dec 2006 656 units affected Ref JP-1213660

Insufficient weld strength between the water pump pulley and flange may cause the timing belt to interfere strongly with the flange if installed eccentrically, resulting in weld separation. Continued operation may allow …

Chevrolet Optra 2004–2006
5 Dec 2006 21453 units affected Ref JP-1117890

The oil filter element designated as a replacement service part has insufficient case strength. When used with engine type 6HK1, cracks may develop. Continued use allows engine oil to leak from cracks, …

Isuzu Forward 2004–2006
5 Dec 2006 119718 units affected Ref JP-1117850

The passenger-side airbag folding dimensions are improper, resulting in gaps between the airbag and its storage compartment in some vehicles. This causes increased lateral pressure during airbag deployment, leading to deployment from …

Chevrolet MW 2003–2006 Chevrolet Cruze 2003–2006 Suzuki Swift 2003–2006 Suzuki Solio 2003–2006 Suzuki Wagon R 2003–2006
5 Dec 2006 130 units affected Ref JP-1117842

On vehicles equipped with a vertical-type lifting device as an optional addition to the rear tailgate of truck cargo beds (vertical gate lift vehicles), the mounting position of the rear direction indicator …

Suzuki Carry 2006
5 Dec 2006 50 units affected Ref JP-1117841

On vehicles equipped with an optional arm-type gate lift apparatus on the cargo bed rear tailgate (arm-type gate lift vehicles), the backup light mounting position is improper, causing the backup light illumination …

Suzuki Carry 2006
5 Dec 2006 12 units affected Ref JP-1117830

The machining process of the connecting rod small end inner surface is inadequate, causing the bush press-fit surface to become rough in some units. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks …

Hino Hino Profia 2005
30 Nov 2006 5 units affected Ref JP-1117680

In the manufacturing process of the propeller shaft between the transmission and auxiliary transmission of crane carrier vehicles, improper quenching may result in insufficient strength. Continued use could cause propeller shaft fracture, …

Nissan - 1997–2005
29 Nov 2006 10 units affected Ref JP-1213640

Some vehicles have headlight wiring connectors that are not securely installed. Vibration from driving may cause the connector to disconnect, resulting in headlight failure.

オペル Vectra 2005
29 Nov 2006 2074 units affected Ref JP-1213630

Some automatic transmission oil cooler hoses are improperly attached to the radiator. This may allow coolant to mix in, reducing transmission efficiency and potentially causing loss of driving capability in severe cases.

オペル Signum 2002–2004 オペル Vectra 2002–2004 オペル Vectra Wagon/Signum 2002–2004 サーブ 9-3 2002–2004
29 Nov 2006 3893 units affected Ref JP-1117820

Some child-only vehicles lack the display label indicating that the vehicle is a child-only vehicle.

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 1979–2006

Honda: Brake Light

Brakes
24 Nov 2006 209898 units affected Ref JP-1117810

The electrical terminals of the brake light switch have an improper shape, resulting in insufficient contact at the terminal connection with the electrical wiring connector. If operation continues in this condition, vibration …

Honda Mobilio 2001–2005 Honda Mobilio Spike 2001–2005

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2006 27 units affected Ref JP-1213530

Some curtain airbag inflators have improper welds on the cutoff valve, causing gradual gas leakage. As a result, the curtain airbag may not deploy sufficiently during a side-impact collision, and in the …

Audi Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI 2005 Audi Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 2005 Audi Audi A3 Sportback Attraction 2005

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2006 384 units affected Ref JP-1213520

The deployment structure of the driver-side airbag unit is improper, causing the airbag to interfere with the horn pad during deployment in some units. This can result in airbag damage and insufficient …

Audi Audi A4 4.2 quattro 2004
21 Nov 2006 15303 units affected Ref JP-1213510

The engine start switch has insufficient switch case strength in some units. Continued use may cause the switch case to fracture, and in the worst case, the start switch may not return …

Audi Audi A4 1.8 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 2.6 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 2.8 quattro 1997–2000
21 Nov 2006 758 units affected Ref JP-1117800

The retaining clip structure for the fuel injection pipe is inadequate, causing the clip to detach due to engine vibration and other factors. Continued operation may result in breakage of the fuel …

Isuzu GIGA 2000–2005
21 Nov 2006 398 units affected Ref JP-1117660

In the suspension system of large non-step buses, some lower radius rod ball stud threads on the rear axle have insufficient strength. Repeated fastening and unfastening of the bolt during maintenance can …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1997–2000
17 Nov 2006 37 units affected Ref JP-1213612

The clamp fastening torque at the elbow of the return fuel line from the engine to the fuel tank is insufficient, resulting in loose assembly between the hose and elbow in some …

キャタピラー CB-334E 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335D 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335E 1999–2005

Caterpillar: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
17 Nov 2006 206 units affected Ref JP-1213611

Due to improper fuel line circuit design, the check valve in the oil return line may degrade over time or become clogged with debris, reducing seal performance. When air is drawn into …

キャタピラー CB-334E 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335D 1999–2005 キャタピラー CB-335E 1999–2005
17 Nov 2006 4592 units affected Ref JP-1213540

Front coil spring surfaces have inadequate rust-preventive treatment. Repeated driving on rough roads or surfaces treated with de-icing agents can cause rust to develop on the spring surface. Continued use may allow …

Renault Twingo 1995–2001
17 Nov 2006 63 units affected Ref JP-1117790

The mounting seat surface of the rear wheel hub nut is painted. During driving, vibration can cause the paint film to peel off, resulting in nut loosening. Continued use may lead to …

Mitsubishi MF61WE 2003–2005
17 Nov 2006 188 units affected Ref JP-1117780

The fastening nut on the drive shaft flange of the power transmission system is under-torqued. Under forward and reverse load, the nut loosens, causing play between the flange and bolt. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi MF40WFV 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF40WH 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WB 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WD 1988–2006 Mitsubishi MF44WD-II 1988–2006
16 Nov 2006 8038 units affected Ref JP-2103400

On microbus auxiliary seats, the attachment method of the folding hinge pin (rotation center axis) to the seat cushion bracket is improper. Repeated folding operations cause the hinge pin to shift, and …

Isuzu Journey 1999–2006 Nissan Civilian 1999–2006
16 Nov 2006 332 units affected Ref JP-1213580

Due to assembly process variation in the air hose connection between the brake valve and air tank, the air hose may contact the steering gearbox support. As a result, the hose can …

その他 FURN RTF120-5 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF160-5 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF200-6 1994–2006 その他 FURN RTF600-7 1994–2006

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.