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 270 of 352

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27 Jan 2006 142 units affected Ref JP-1212770

The resin fuel pipe has inadequate heat resistance, which may cause the piping section near the exhaust manifold to be damaged by exhaust heat. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Renault Laguna 2002–2003
26 Jan 2006 101 units affected Ref JP-1116140

In the electrical circuit of the anti-theft device, improper relay specifications cause the coil inside the relay to generate excessive heat. If operation continues in this condition, the coil may short-circuit, causing …

T C M L4-2 2005 日立 LX20-7 2005
26 Jan 2006 2025 units affected Ref JP-1116080

Improper soldering of electronic circuit boards inside the engine control unit can cause solder joints to separate and fracture, potentially damaging transistors. This may result in the fuel injection power supply fuse …

Nissan - 2004–2005
23 Jan 2006 127 units affected Ref JP-1212810

The motorcycle swingarm has insufficient design strength. During operation, when the vehicle experiences strong stress from vibration and other factors, cracks may develop in the arm near the chain guard mounting holes. …

アプリリア RSV1000R 2003–2005
19 Jan 2006 4346 units affected Ref JP-1116020

The mounting bracket shape for the spring that secures the exhaust pipe bellows section is improper, which can cause cracks in the spring. Continued use may result in spring fracture, causing the …

Isuzu GIGA 2005
19 Jan 2006 18257 units affected Ref JP-1116010

Improper surface cleaning prior to painting of front coil springs may result in paint peeling and rust formation when used long-term in corrosive environments such as those with de-icing agents. Continued use …

Toyota RAV4 J 1995 Toyota RAV4 L 1995
18 Jan 2006 53 units affected Ref JP-1116060

Manufacturing burrs may be present in the piston cup inside the brake master cylinder, which can cause cracks in the piston cup. If used in this condition, the piston cup may fracture …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2002–2004

Mitsubishi: Engine Assembly

Fire risk
18 Jan 2006 35 units affected Ref JP-1116050

The rack groove that controls fuel injection quantity in the fuel injection pump has insufficient strength, and the attachment method of the fuel injection pump to the engine is inappropriate. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1995

Mitsubishi: Vehicle Body

Steering
18 Jan 2006 7 units affected Ref JP-1116040

The lock system of the gull-wing doors at the rear of the vehicle body has improperly set spring return force for the lock that engages with the catch, and improper reaction force …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2002
18 Jan 2006 6 units affected Ref JP-1116030

The piston cup groove in the pressure-increasing cylinder of the hydraulic booster that augments brake pedal force has been machined improperly, resulting in insufficient air-tight sealing between the piston cup and piston …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Wide 2004
13 Jan 2006 492 units affected Ref JP-1212790

In the engine's variable valve timing system (VANOS), the hose material in the high-pressure hydraulic piping is inappropriate, causing cracks to develop in the hose due to hydraulic pressure, resulting in lubricating …

BMW M5 2005 BMW M6 2005

BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
13 Jan 2006 443 units affected Ref JP-1212740

Inadequate waterproofing of the fuel pump electronic control unit allows water ingress into the connector terminals connecting the electronic control unit and fuel pump, causing corrosion. This corrosion can lead to fuel …

BMW BMW R 1200 GS 2004–2005
13 Jan 2006 48 units affected Ref JP-1116000

Certain units have insufficient strength due to improper welding between the clutch shaft and operating lever. Continued use may cause the weld to separate under repeated clutch operation, resulting in slippage. In …

Isuzu GIGA 2004
13 Jan 2006 33140 units affected Ref JP-1115990

The contact geometry of the side marker light switch inside the combination switch is improper. When the side marker light is operated while holding the combination switch at mid-stroke during lane changes …

Isuzu GIGA 1998–2004
12 Jan 2006 138 units affected Ref JP-1115920

Due to improper work instructions regarding the attachment of maximum payload capacity label, a vehicle with a maximum payload capacity of 350 kg is labeled with 200 kg, failing to meet the …

Subaru Sambar 2005

Komatsu: Steering Handle

Steering
11 Jan 2006 4 units affected Ref JP-1212760

In the steering control system, the gas spring fixing section that maintains the adjusted angle of the steering handle after adjustment to match the operator's posture lacks sufficient strength. Vibration from work …

Komatsu PW200-7 2003–2004
11 Jan 2006 45 units affected Ref JP-1115980

The universal joint on the propeller shaft, which transmits power to the axle, has insufficient strength due to improper machining. Repeated high loads during operation can cause cracks to develop in the …

Komatsu WA270-5 2003–2004 Komatsu WA320-5 2003–2004
11 Jan 2006 124 units affected Ref JP-1115960

The power module transistors in the vehicle running control controller have insufficient heat dissipation, causing them to reach high temperatures from transistor-generated heat. Continued use may result in excessive current flowing through …

T C M FA15B 2001–2004 T C M FA15B-J 2001–2004 T C M FA20B 2001–2004 T C M FA30B 2001–2004 T C M FB10-7 2001–2004 +2 more
11 Jan 2006 260 units affected Ref JP-1115950

In the vehicle running control controller, the power module transistor has insufficient heat dissipation, causing some units to reach high temperatures due to heat generated from the transistor. If use continues in …

小松 - 2002–2004
11 Jan 2006 122 units affected Ref JP-1115940

In the vehicle running control controller, some units have insufficient heat dissipation in the power module transistors, causing them to reach high temperatures from heat generated by the transistors. If use continues …

S N FB09PE 2001–2004 S N FB10PE 2001–2004 S N FB14PE 2001–2004 S N FB15PE 2001–2004 S N FB18PE 2001–2004 +2 more
6 Jan 2006 Ref 0702/05

Injuries — A number of vehicles may not have the correct torque applied to the bolts in the propeller shaft during production. Propeller shaft bolts require that the torque setting be checked …

27 Dec 2005 207 units affected Ref JP-1115970

The rear axle swing stopper lacks sufficient strength. During operation on uneven or inclined roads, if steering is applied while the swing stopper and axle are in contact, the stopper may deform. …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2005
27 Dec 2005 108 units affected Ref JP-1115930

In the planetary carrier of the front axle secondary reduction gear, improper machining of the spline section of the shaft coupling may cause cracks to develop in the spline section under operating …

Komatsu WA380-5 2001–2003
27 Dec 2005 86 units affected Ref JP-1115890

In vehicles equipped with solid tires, the engine support bracket has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks to develop in the bracket due to vibration during operation. If use continues in this …

T C M FD20C13 2004–2005 T C M FD20C3 2004–2005 T C M FD30C3 2004–2005
26 Dec 2005 144 units affected Ref JP-1115910

The power supply wiring to the headlights (engine stop switch assembly) was manufactured using an improper method, resulting in loose connections at the wiring terminal connection points inside the headlight case. Continued …

Honda Shadow 2005
21 Dec 2005 512 units affected Ref JP-1212750

The transmission shifter drum has an inadequate structure that may fail to hold the neutral position. Consequently, while stationary, engine vibration or similar causes may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift from …

Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob 2005 Harley-Davidson FXDCI Dyna Super Glide Custom 2005 Harley-Davidson FXDI35 Super Glide 35th Anniversary Limited Edition 2005 Harley-Davidson FXDI Dyna Super Glide 2005 Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Low Rider 2005 +1 more
21 Dec 2005 6 units affected Ref JP-1115902

On vehicles equipped with mechanical automatic transmissions, mounting brackets of insufficient strength were installed on covers intended to prevent ice accumulation on the clutch stroke sensor. These brackets may fracture due to …

Isuzu GIGA 2005
21 Dec 2005 1463 units affected Ref JP-1115901

In vehicles equipped with mechanical automatic transmissions, improper structural design of Gear Shift Unit (GSU) component parts may result in sluggish or non-responsive GSU operation, potentially causing transmission malfunction. Additionally, improper control …

Isuzu GIGA 2005
21 Dec 2005 17 units affected Ref JP-1115860

In the pneumatic braking system, a hose between the air compressor and air dryer was incorrectly installed, allowing undried air to be sent into the purge chamber. In winter, moisture in the …

日立 ZX125W 2003
21 Dec 2005 58 units affected Ref JP-1115850

Parking brake air chamber and backplate mounting bolts without heat treatment have been mixed in, resulting in insufficient strength. These bolts may fracture, causing the backplate to detach and the parking brake …

日立 ZX125W 2005

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.