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

10559 recalls on record · page 269 of 352

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2 Mar 2006 730 units affected Ref JP-1116280

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the weld between the coil spring seat (lower seat) of the rear suspension device and the rear axle beam is insufficient. Due to vibration during driving, the weld …

Honda Fit 2003–2004
28 Feb 2006 114 units affected Ref JP-1116250

In vehicles modified as garbage trucks, the dump cylinder mounting position is inappropriate, causing the brake pipe mounting bracket on the rear differential or the brake pipe and mounting bracket to potentially …

Isuzu Forward 1999–2005
23 Feb 2006 1355 units affected Ref JP-1212850

In the automatic transmission, the anchor pin supporting the pivot shaft that actuates the parking gear is assembled improperly, which can cause the pin to shift from its intended position. As a …

Chrysler 300C 2004–2005 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2004–2005 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2004–2005
23 Feb 2006 1894 units affected Ref JP-1116270

In van-type vehicles with added auxiliary turn signal indicators, increased electrical load has caused insufficient thermal capacity in the relay terminals within the flasher unit shared between the turn signal indicator and …

Mazda Titan 2000–2006 Mazda Bongo 2000–2006
23 Feb 2006 147710 units affected Ref JP-1116260

The paint coating on the mounting bracket joint of the fuel filler pipe is defective, which may cause the pipe to rust. Continued use without remedy can allow rust progression, resulting in …

Nissan X-Trail 2000–2004 Nissan Primera 2000–2004
23 Feb 2006 25847 units affected Ref JP-1116230

The fastening process of the 3-point seat belt anchor-side belt for rear seats and 2-point seat belts to the seat frame is inadequate, resulting in some units without fastening nuts installed. Consequently, …

Toyota Ractis 2005
22 Feb 2006 18 units affected Ref JP-1212860

Vehicles equipped with Michelin 255/35ZR20 97Y Extra Load Pilot Sport tires on the front wheels may experience sidewall deformation due to improper sidewall structure during driving impact. Continued operation can cause structural …

BMW Alpina Alpina Roadster V8 2002–2003
22 Feb 2006 66 units affected Ref JP-1212830

Vehicles equipped with Michelin tires 255/35ZR20 97Y Extra Load Pilot Sport may experience deformation of the sidewall due to improper sidewall structure. Sidewall impact during driving can cause the structural material to …

Jaguar XJ8 3.5 SE 2003–2005 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 SE 2003–2005 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.2 2003–2005 Jaguar XJR 2003–2005 Jaguar Super V8 2003–2005 +1 more
21 Feb 2006 693 units affected Ref JP-1212820

The welding of the mounting clamp for the dual pipe (fork pipe) attached to the rear end of the exhaust pipe is inadequate. Vibration from driving and other sources may cause cracks …

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2004–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 2004–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2004–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 2004–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 2004–2006

Other: Horn

21 Feb 2006 375 units affected Ref JP-1116240

The horn installed does not comply with safety standards due to inadequate response to safety standard revisions. (Vehicle name: Turret Truck)

その他 Turret Truck A106 2004–2005 その他 Turret Truck A116 2004–2005 その他 Turret Truck A126 2004–2005 その他 Turret Truck A206 2004–2005 その他 Turret Truck A606 2004–2005 +1 more
21 Feb 2006 2283 units affected Ref JP-1116200

Some propeller shafts in the power transmission system have inadequate strength due to improper machining. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the yoke section of the propeller …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 1985–1992
16 Feb 2006 33831 units affected Ref JP-1116180

The engine coolant outlet hose attachment method is improper, causing the hose mounting position to shift under water pressure during high-RPM operation. Continued use in this condition may result in hose interference …

Mazda Scrum 2005 Suzuki Every 2005
15 Feb 2006 35 units affected Ref JP-1116220

The hydraulic circuit of the fully hydraulic steering system is improperly designed. When malfunction occurs in the air conditioning drive hydraulic motor that shares the working fluid, the working fluid may overheat. …

小松メック LT300-2 2003–2004 小松メック LW100-1 2003–2004 小松メック LW250-5 2003–2004

Yanmar: Power Steering

Steering
15 Feb 2006 577 units affected Ref JP-1116160

The steering cylinder in the steering system has an improperly shaped piston seal. Repeated small steering corrections can cause this seal to deform. Continued operation in this condition may result in a …

Yanmar EG765 2004–2005 Yanmar EG775 2004–2005 Yanmar EG782 2004–2005
10 Feb 2006 140 units affected Ref JP-2103110

In cargo vehicles modified into dump trucks with bed slide mechanisms, repeated raising and lowering of the dump bed under overload conditions and other severe usage may cause cracks to develop in …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Wide 1992–2004
10 Feb 2006 119 units affected Ref JP-1116210

Certain wheels have inadequate disk section strength due to improper machining. Repeated high loads during operation can cause cracks to develop in the disk section. Continued use in this condition allows cracks …

Komatsu WA200-5 2002–2005 Komatsu WA270-5 2002–2005

Nissan: Fuel Tank

Loss of control
9 Feb 2006 20379 units affected Ref JP-2103120

The fuel tank mounting position is improper, so during high-speed driving, road debris may collide with the front of the fuel tank. If the debris has protrusions, it could pierce the tank, …

Nissan Murano 2004–2005
9 Feb 2006 991 units affected Ref JP-1212840

Certain rear-view mirror angle adjustment switches installed on the center console were lubricated with an inappropriate lubricant. When the switch is exposed to high temperatures, such as during parking in intense sunlight, …

Alfa Romeo GTV 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 3.2 V6 24V 1999–2004 Alfa Romeo Alfa Spider 2.0 TS 16V 1999–2004 +3 more
9 Feb 2006 17624 units affected Ref JP-1116130

In the rear left and right seat belts, due to improper rear seat structure, the edge of the seat back hinge hardware may interfere with and cut the belt upon impact from …

Nissan Murano 2004–2005
9 Feb 2006 30635 units affected Ref JP-1116120

Front suspension transverse link has insufficient strength, particularly in vehicles used primarily as taxis. Repeated use under severe conditions, such as prolonged operation on steep grades, may cause cracks to develop in …

Nissan Crew 1997–2005
8 Feb 2006 472 units affected Ref JP-1116190

The license plate light ground circuit connection point is improper, and looseness in the engine hood hinge pin—which forms part of this ground path—may cause poor grounding. This may result in the …

住友エール FD15PⅦ 1991–2005 住友エール FD20PⅥ 1991–2005 住友エール FD20PⅦ 1991–2005 住友エール FD25PⅥ 1991–2005 住友エール FD25PⅦ 1991–2005 +19 more
7 Feb 2006 93 units affected Ref JP-1116150

Some clips used to prevent detachment of the connecting pin linking the brake pedal and push rod are improperly assembled and may fall off. This could cause the connecting pin to disengage, …

アラコ Everyday Comes 2005
7 Feb 2006 610 units affected Ref JP-1116090

The fuel tank mounting structure is inadequate, causing the fuel tank to resonate due to engine vibration. This can result in cracks forming near the right front mounting point of the fuel …

Suzuki Intruder LC 1997–1998
6 Feb 2006 804 units affected Ref JP-1116170

In the accelerator that controls vehicle running speed, the electrical wiring fixing structure is inadequate, and electrical wiring is fixed by being pinched in the wiring fixing cover in some cases. Continued …

小松 - 2003–2006
2 Feb 2006 154 units affected Ref JP-1116110

In the braking system, the welding of brackets that secure brake hoses to the vehicle body may be defective. Continued use in this condition can result in the weld separating due to …

Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 2005–2006 Daihatsu Hijet 2005–2006
2 Feb 2006 445 units affected Ref JP-1116100

In the engine, due to improper positioning of the holes for fixing the transmission to the cylinder block, some units have been assembled with misalignment between the engine and transmission shafts. If …

Daihatsu Copen 2005 Daihatsu Move 2005

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
31 Jan 2006 1904 units affected Ref JP-1212800

The airbag control unit in the airbag system has improper programming, which may cause delayed signal processing of the deceleration sensor depending on front offset collision conditions. As a result, airbag deployment …

Audi Audi A6 2004–2005
31 Jan 2006 32337 units affected Ref JP-1116070

In the alternator, improper routing of the stator lead wire causes repeated bending at the lead wire exit point due to vehicle body vibration during driving. Continued use in this condition may …

Suzuki Address V125 2005
27 Jan 2006 1097 units affected Ref JP-2103130

In van-type vehicles, the mounting brackets that fasten the subframe securing the cargo bed load-carrying device (container) to the cargo bed lack sufficient strength. Repeated impacts from uneven road surfaces can cause …

Isuzu Elf 1994–2000 Isuzu Forward 1994–2000
27 Jan 2006 6 units affected Ref JP-1212780

The headlight leveling sensor in the automatic headlight beam adjustment system, which adjusts the beam direction according to vehicle occupancy and load weight, may contain manufacturing defects. This can cause the adjustment …

Renault Clio 2001

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.