The bonding between the metal plate and rubber on the outer circumference of the bush at the lower mounting point of the rear shock absorber may be defective, causing the metal plate …
BMW Alpina Alpina B7 2006
10646 recalls on record · page 268 of 355
BMW: Shock Absorber
JapanThe metal plate on the outer circumference of the bushing at the lower mounting point of the rear shock absorber may separate due to improper bonding between the metal plate and rubber. …
BMW 525i 2006
BMW 525i Touring 2006
BMW 530i 2006
BMW 530i Touring 2006
BMW 540i 2006
+10 more
The bonding process between the metal plate and rubber on the outer periphery of the bush at the lower mounting point of the rear shock absorber is improper, and the metal plate …
ロールスロイス Phantom EWB 2006
Harley-Davidson: Brake Light
Brakes JapanInsufficient lubricant application during front brake master cylinder piston assembly results in poor piston sliding performance in some units. Consequently, the brake lever return may be delayed when released, and in worst …
Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster 2003–2005
Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883R 2003–2005
Peugeot: Body
Wheel / axle JapanImproper welding between the reinforcement plate for rear axle attachment to the vehicle body side member and the member itself causes looseness in some units. Continued use may result in loosening of …
Peugeot Peugeot 307 Féline Sport 2005
In torque converter automatic transmissions, some units have insufficient strength in the disc spring that reduces shock during forward/reverse gear shifts. Frequent forward/reverse shifting can cause this spring to fracture. If operation …
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2003–2005
In torque converter automatic transmissions, some units have insufficient strength in the disc spring that dampens shift shock during forward/reverse operations. With frequent forward/reverse shifting, this spring may fracture. Continued use can …
Nissan Nissan Forklift 2003–2005
Mitsubishi: Rear Axle
Wheel / axle JapanIn the rear axle, improper machining of the frame axle support section results in the bush not being properly installed, creating a gap between the frame and axle mounting plate in some …
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2005
Far East: Other (Suspension Components)
Wheel / axle JapanIn air suspensions of semi-trailers equipped with lift-axle mechanisms (automatic axle lift during empty or light-load conditions), when the lifted axle descends, the valve introducing atmospheric pressure into the suspension lacks an …
極東 - 2003–2004
Full haft: Other (suspension)
Wheel / axle JapanIn air suspension systems of semi-trailers equipped with lift axle mechanisms (which automatically raise the axle when unladen or lightly loaded), when the lifted axle descends, the valve that introduces atmospheric air …
フルハーフ - 2003–2005
Due to improper processing of the rear leaf spring, the central portion of the spring may be locally deformed in some units. This causes elevated stress in the deformed area, leading to …
Toyota Hiace 2004–2006
Toyota Regius Ace 2004–2006
Isuzu: Clutch Cable/Rod
JapanCertain units have insufficient strength due to improper welding between the clutch shaft and operating lever. Continued use in this condition may cause the weld to separate and slip due to repeated …
Isuzu GIGA 2004
Isuzu: Parking brake general
Brakes JapanIn spring-applied parking brake systems, the elbow section of tubing connecting the spring chamber and service brake chamber is made of unsuitable material, causing cracks to develop due to aging. Water may …
Isuzu GIGA 2000–2006
Isuzu: Parking brake general
Brakes JapanIn spring-type parking brake actuators, improper installation of the screw that retains the water ingress prevention cap allows water to enter the spring chamber, causing spring corrosion. This can result in spring …
Isuzu GIGA 2000–2006
Isuzu: Parking Brake General
Brakes JapanIn spring-applied parking brake actuators, the screw design for the water ingress prevention cap is inadequate, allowing water to enter the spring chamber and cause rust. This can lead to spring fracture …
Isuzu GIGA 2000–2006
Honda: Brake light
Brakes JapanThe brake light and tail light bulbs are improperly mounted to their sockets. Vibration during driving causes the bulb terminals and socket terminals to rub against each other, generating wear debris that …
Honda Vamos Hobio 2002–2006
Honda Acty 2002–2006
Nissan: Fuel Hose/Pipe
Fuel leak JapanImproper bolt torque specifications for engine fuel low-pressure line connectors result in inadequate sealing on some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause fuel leakage from the connector area due to …
Nissan - 2004–2006
Mitsubishi: Wiring
Brakes JapanIn large buses, electrical wiring routing in the engine compartment is improper, causing interference with bolts that secure the muffler. Continued operation in this condition may result in wiring insulation damage and …
Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1995–2000
Opel: Wiring
Fire risk JapanThe heating element for freeze protection attached to the washer nozzle has insufficient sealing, allowing moisture to enter the interior. This can cause the heating wire to leak current and generate excessive …
オペル Signum 2004–2005
オペル Vectra 2004–2005
オペル Vectra Wagon/Signum 2004–2005
Komatsu: Cooling System
JapanThe engine cooling fan pulley has inadequate rust prevention treatment. When rainwater enters the engine compartment, the pulley may corrode prematurely. Continued operation in this condition causes fan belt wear and slackening, …
Komatsu WA80-3 2004–2006
The hydraulic hoses in the hydrostatic transmission have inadequate pressure resistance and improper installation angles. During cold-season operation and other low-temperature conditions, when working fluid viscosity increases and pressure rises, cracks may …
Komatsu WA100M-3 2004–2006
Komatsu WA80-3 2004–2006
Renault: Fuel hose/pipe
JapanThe resin-made fuel pipe has insufficient heat resistance. Thermal degradation of the pipe may occur due to engine compartment heat, resulting in cracks. Continued use may cause crack propagation and fuel leakage.
Renault Scenic 1999–2001
Mitsubishi: Wiring
JapanThe protective material for preventing interference between electrical wiring and the instrument panel left front section panel mounting bracket has an improper shape, causing direct interference between the bracket edge and wiring …
Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1999–2005
Nichiyu: Accelerator
JapanThe welding of the bracket supporting the accelerator pedal return spring is inadequate, and the bracket weld may separate. This causes the return spring to malfunction, leaving only the backup spring functional, …
ニチユ Transer 2004–2005
Citroen: Accelerator
JapanDue to improper structure of the accelerator pedal mounting, some units have poor sliding characteristics, causing delayed engine speed reduction after releasing the accelerator pedal.
Citroen C3 2006
Citroen C4 2006
Hino/Isuzu/Mitsubishi: Dutro / Ranger / Elf +5 more
Loss of control JapanIn van-type vehicles, the emergency exit-function door lock device attached to the cargo loading/unloading door has an inadequate structure. Vibration during operation may cause the emergency release function to activate, disengaging the …
Hino Dutro 2004–2005
Hino Ranger 2004–2005
Isuzu Elf 2004–2005
Isuzu Forward 2004–2005
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2004–2005
+3 more
Mitsubishi: Pressure Control Transmission Unit
Brakes JapanThe vacuum hose of the vacuum-assisted brake booster is molded improperly, causing it to deform under negative pressure and narrow internally. Consequently, when brake operation is repeated in very short intervals, the …
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2004–2005
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Guts 2004–2005
Honda: Starting System
JapanThe grease applied to the contacts inside the ignition switch has improper composition. When the ignition switch is turned off slowly, the arc discharge time at the contacts lengthens, causing the grease …
Honda CR-V 1994–1997
Honda Odyssey 1994–1997
Honda Step WGN 1994–1997
Nissan: Reverse Light
JapanIn reverse light switches mounted on the lower part of the manual transmission: 1. Burrs remain on the contact-switching shaft due to forming, resulting in insufficient sealing in some units. This allows …
Nissan March 2002–2004
Nissan: Reverse Light
JapanIn the reverse light switch mounted on the lower part of the manual transmission: 1. Some units have insufficient sealing due to burrs remaining on the contact switching shaft during molding. Consequently, …
Nissan March 2002–2004
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.