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.

10558 recalls on record
5188 flagged safety-critical
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

10558 recalls on record · page 277 of 352

Never miss a recall on your car. recallscheck.cy monitors your exact VIN and alerts you when one is issued. Learn more → Full recall report for your exact car — €5. A PDF report plus 2 months of monitoring; we text you if a new recall appears. Get a report →
13 Jul 2005 492 units affected Ref JP-1212430

The belt-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) contains metal belt segments (elements) with improper separation after press processing, resulting in deformed element bodies. This causes concentrated stress at the element root under driving …

Honda Fit Aria 2003
13 Jul 2005 4340 units affected Ref JP-1114820

The metal belt-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) contains elements (links) whose separation following press machining is improper, resulting in deformation of some element bodies. This causes concentrated stress at the element root …

Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 Honda Fit 2003 Honda Mobilio 2003 Honda Mobilio Spike 2003
13 Jul 2005 110951 units affected Ref JP-1114800

The universal joint section on the transmission side of the propeller shaft has a large angle, causing the temperature of this section to rise during high-speed driving. This accelerates the degradation of …

Toyota Toyota Town Ace 1993–1999 Toyota Toyota Town Ace 4WD 1993–1999 Toyota Toyota Lite Ace 1993–1999 Toyota Toyota Lite Ace 4WD 1993–1999

Mazda: Vehicle Body

Loss of control
13 Jul 2005 424 units affected Ref JP-1114760

The hood locking mechanism securing the hood to the vehicle body contains insufficiently welded strikers attached to the hood. Continued use in this condition may cause the striker weld to separate. If …

Mazda Anfini RX-7 1996
12 Jul 2005 3131 units affected Ref JP-2102850

Poor machining precision of the tilt bracket boss that connects the tailgate lift link causes stress concentration at the welded connection, which may result in cracking. If the vehicle continues to be …

Isuzu Isuzu GIGA 2001–2004
12 Jul 2005 237 units affected Ref JP-1114710

The exhaust pipe bellows section is secured using an improper method, which may cause cracks to develop in the bellows due to engine vibration. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Nissan - 2003–2005
8 Jul 2005 167 units affected Ref JP-1114790

In vehicle-mounted simple cranes, the push-pull cable detecting the limit switch position—a safety device for reliably determining crane operation and traveling states—has improper crimping positioning. Consequently, some units fail to detect the …

Mitsubishi KK-FE62EE 2005 Mitsubishi KK-FE63EE 2005 Mitsubishi KK-FE71CBD 2005 Mitsubishi KK-FE73EC 2005 Mitsubishi KK-FE82CE 2005 +27 more

Motor vehicle recall — Fire

Fire risk Ireland
8 Jul 2005 Ref 0358/05

Fire — Risk of fire. The second heating system is inadvertently activated during a garage/dealer intervention on the heating system, the structure of the second heating system can overheat; burning smell and …

6 Jul 2005 32156 units affected Ref JP-1114780

The welded joint between the propeller shaft pipe and spline shaft in the power transmission system has insufficient fatigue strength. Repeated excessive hard acceleration or hill starts can cause cracks to develop …

Mitsubishi P-FP415DR 1983–1991 Mitsubishi P-FP418DR 1983–1991 Mitsubishi P-FP419DR 1983–1991 Mitsubishi P-FP445DR 1983–1991 Mitsubishi P-FP449DR 1983–1991 +26 more
6 Jul 2005 200 units affected Ref JP-1114770

The casting process of the transfer case, which is a recall remedy component, was conducted improperly, resulting in core sand remaining in the oil holes within the transfer case. Some oil holes …

Mitsubishi P-MJ117F 1985–1995 Mitsubishi P-MJ527F 1985–1995 Mitsubishi P-MK126F 1985–1995 Mitsubishi U-MJ117F 1985–1995 Mitsubishi U-MJ217F 1985–1995 +3 more
6 Jul 2005 44 units affected Ref JP-1114750

In vehicles where the fuel tank orientation was changed from horizontal to vertical mounting, the attachment bolts securing the fuel tank to the vehicle body via brackets (tank support, tank support bracket) …

Mitsubishi KC-MM719J 1996–2000 Mitsubishi KC-MP317K 1996–2000 Mitsubishi KC-MP337K 1996–2000 Mitsubishi KC-MP337M 1996–2000 Mitsubishi KC-MP717K 1996–2000 +2 more

Subaru: Door

Steering
6 Jul 2005 85160 units affected Ref JP-1114620

Some rear door exterior handle door-open levers have defective riveting at the pivot point. This causes the lever to not fully return when the door is closed, preventing the latch from securing …

Subaru Legacy 2003–2004
5 Jul 2005 60 units affected Ref JP-1114740

The electrical control forward/reverse control unit has an inadequate waterproof structure at the wiring outlet, allowing water to enter the unit interior during washing and other operations, causing corrosion of the variable …

サカイ ER550F 2002–2005 サカイ ER551F 2002–2005

Shin-Kobe/Kobe: Axle

Wheel / axle
5 Jul 2005 1627 units affected Ref JP-1114690

The fastening torque specification for the front axle mounting bolts is inappropriate. Repeated loads during snow removal operations may cause bolt loosening. Additionally, on some vehicles, paint residue remained on the front …

コべルコ LK40Z 1992–2005 コべルコ LK50Z 1992–2005 神鋼 LK40Z 1992–2005 神鋼 LK50Z 1992–2005

Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
5 Jul 2005 29286 units affected Ref JP-1114630

The impeller material in the fuel pump is unsuitable, causing the impeller to swell and deform due to fuel components, potentially interfering with the impeller case. Continued operation may result in impeller …

Suzuki Escudo 2004–2005 Suzuki Swift 2004–2005
4 Jul 2005 81 units affected Ref JP-1212400

Improper solder joints on internal terminals of the injection relay controlling fuel supply and the main relay controlling power supply may cause relay malfunction. Continued use in this condition could result in …

ドカテイ Monster 400 2004
1 Jul 2005 208988 units affected Ref JP-1114730

Insufficient fastening torque on bolts securing the tailgate stopper to the body-side bracket allows bolts to loosen during use. Continued operation causes play at the bolt location, increasing stress. In worst cases, …

Mitsubishi Libero 1992–2002

Nissan: Brake Light

Brakes
30 Jun 2005 147 units affected Ref JP-1114700

Due to improper electrical circuitry in the lighting system, the brake light does not illuminate when the auxiliary braking device (electromagnetic retarder) is activated. Additionally, this defect can damage the brake light …

Nissan Condor 2004–2005
29 Jun 2005 7 units affected Ref JP-1114720

The fastening bolts securing the transmission shift and select rod mounting brackets were improperly tightened, resulting in some bolts becoming loose. Continued operation in this condition may cause the bolts to detach, …

Mitsubishi PA-BE63DE 2005 Mitsubishi PA-BE63DG 2005 Mitsubishi PA-BE64DG 2005

Mitsubishi: Axle

Wheel / axle
29 Jun 2005 5442 units affected Ref JP-1114680

Insufficient strength in the knuckle stopper area of the front axle can result in excessive stress on the kingpin boss during vehicle cornering and similar operations, potentially causing cracks in the stopper …

Mitsubishi KC-MJ218F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MJ219L 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MJ629F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK219F 1993–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK219J 1993–2004 +19 more
29 Jun 2005 22269 units affected Ref JP-1114670

Improper machining of the key groove in the clutch release fork creates a stress concentration structure with insufficient strength in some units. Repeated clutch operation causes cracks to develop in the fork. …

Mitsubishi KC-FP510DKR 1994–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FP510DR 1994–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FP510GR 1994–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FP511DKR 1994–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FP511DR 1994–2005 +27 more
29 Jun 2005 2068 units affected Ref JP-1114660

The cooling water hose of the fluid-type auxiliary braking device mounted on the transmission has insufficient durability. Cracks develop due to vibration during operation, and in some cases the hose becomes detached. …

Mitsubishi KC-FV513HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FV514HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KC-FV515HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JDR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JGR 1996–2005 +27 more
29 Jun 2005 3068 units affected Ref JP-1114652

The lower radius rod on the front axle has insufficient strength for extended use beyond design specifications, and may develop cracks. Continued operation in this condition could result in rod fracture in …

Mitsubishi P-MS713N 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS713S 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715N 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715NA 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715S 1984–1988 +7 more
29 Jun 2005 3068 units affected Ref JP-1114651

The lower radius rod on the rear axle has insufficient strength. Repeated cyclic loading during low-speed turning on mountain roads and similar conditions may cause cracking in the rod. Continued use in …

Mitsubishi P-MS713N 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS713S 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715N 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715NA 1984–1988 Mitsubishi P-MS715S 1984–1988 +7 more
29 Jun 2005 4585 units affected Ref JP-1114590

The air charge pipe, which supplies compressed air to the brake system air tank, has insufficient strength. Cracks may develop in this pipe due to vehicle body vibration and similar factors. If …

Mitsubishi KC-MS822P 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KC-MS822PA 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KC-MU612T 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS85KN 1995–2005 Mitsubishi KL-MS86MM 1995–2005 +3 more

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
29 Jun 2005 2488 units affected Ref JP-1114580

Some airbag control units were mistakenly equipped with a passenger vehicle G-sensor (high sensitivity type). Continued use in this condition may cause the airbag to inadvertently deploy due to strong road surface …

Mitsubishi KL-FP50JDR 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50JGR 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KFXD 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KHX 1999–2003 Mitsubishi KL-FP50KLX 1999–2003 +27 more

Honda: Fuel Tank

Loss of control
24 Jun 2005 1060 units affected Ref JP-1212390

The vent ring (with a vent valve to prevent liquid fuel from being drawn into the fuel vapor canister during operation) welded to the resin fuel tank has improper molding. Repeated expansion …

Honda Crossroad 1993–1998
24 Jun 2005 91 units affected Ref JP-1114640

In vehicles equipped with front fog lights sold as dealer-optional parts, an incorrect light switch was installed during fog light mounting. When the right turn signal is activated with both the low-beam …

Nissan Serena 2005
24 Jun 2005 Ref 0321/05

Injuries — Risk of injury. The front suspension lower ball joint may wear and become loose; in extreme case ball joint may separate from knuckle and cause loss of steering control.

23 Jun 2005 115 units affected Ref JP-1212380

The attachment clip securing the connection between the brake pedal and pushrod may not be properly installed on some vehicles. Repeated brake operation could cause the connection to separate, potentially resulting in …

キャデラック DeVille 2003–2004

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.