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
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10558 recalls on record · page 279 of 352

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3 Jun 2005 22475 units affected Ref JP-1114410

Improper assembly of the coupling between the steering shaft and gearbox results in shallow engagement between the coupling and gearbox in some units. Repeated steering operations cause wear and play at the …

Daihatsu Move 2002–2003
2 Jun 2005 11320 units affected Ref JP-1212240

The connection between the gear selector lever and shift control cable has insufficient strength. Repeated shift operations cause wear at this connection point. If use continues without intervention, wear progresses and in …

Renault Kangoo 1996–2004 Renault Scenic 1996–2004 Renault Mégane 1996–2004 Renault Clio 1996–2004

Mitsubishi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
1 Jun 2005 200 units affected Ref JP-1114430

The fastening structure of the rubber-equipped bracket securing the fuel injection pump's injection tube is inadequate. As the bracket's rubber deteriorates, the mounting bolts and nuts loosen, potentially causing the bracket and …

Mitsubishi KK-BE64DJ 2000–2002
1 Jun 2005 4460 units affected Ref JP-1114420

In medium-sized buses, improper routing of electrical wiring in the engine compartment causes interference with bolts that secure the muffler. Continued operation in this condition may result in wiring insulation damage and …

Mitsubishi KC-MK219F 1992–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK219J 1992–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK612J 1992–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK619F 1992–2004 Mitsubishi KC-MK619J 1992–2004 +17 more
31 May 2005 85 units affected Ref JP-2102830

The mounting structure of the upper hinged door installed on the vehicle's rear is inadequate, causing the plastic hinges at the door's upper edge to deteriorate and fracture due to atmospheric ozone …

Hino Hino Dutro 2002–2004
31 May 2005 110688 units affected Ref JP-1114382

The O-ring shape of the engine fuel pipe and fuel injection nozzle is inappropriate, causing excessive stress on the O-ring due to deformation during assembly to the delivery pipe. Continued use may …

Toyota Crown 2003–2005 Toyota Crown Majesta 2003–2005 Toyota Mark X 2003–2005
31 May 2005 110688 units affected Ref JP-1114381

The end shape of the rubber seal at the rear of the brake master cylinder is inappropriate, causing part of the seal to curl up during brake operations after brake fluid filling …

Toyota Crown 2003–2005 Toyota Crown Majesta 2003–2005 Toyota Mark X 2003–2005
26 May 2005 19 units affected Ref JP-1114390

In vehicles equipped with an auto light system (a dealer-option component that automatically turns headlights on and off according to ambient brightness), the electrical circuit is improperly designed. As a result, the …

Mazda Premacy 2005
25 May 2005 36015 units affected Ref JP-2102820

In large trucks, the resin door side pad installed as a handheld component during descent lacks sufficient strength. When operators place their foot on the pad and repeatedly move rearward or perform …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1996–1999

TCM: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
24 May 2005 47 units affected Ref JP-1114360

The tie rod spring that prevents detachment in the tie rod controlling engine fuel injection quantity has insufficient strength. Repeated engine shutdowns can cause this spring to fracture. If use continues in …

T C M FD10C12 2003–2005 T C M FD20C18 2003–2005

Nissan: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
24 May 2005 15 units affected Ref JP-1114340

The tie-rod spring, which prevents detachment of the tie-rod that controls fuel injection volume in the engine, has insufficient strength. Repeated engine shutdowns can cause the spring to fracture. If the vehicle …

Nissan Nissan Forklift 2003–2005

Mitsubishi: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
24 May 2005 60 units affected Ref JP-1114330

The fuel injector control rod incorporates a retaining spring that lacks sufficient strength to prevent detachment. Repeated engine shutdowns can cause this spring to fracture. If operation continues in this condition, the …

Mitsubishi KF3C 2003–2005 Mitsubishi KF6B 2003–2005 Mitsubishi SA-KF3C 2003–2005 Mitsubishi SA-KF6B 2003–2005
20 May 2005 328 units affected Ref JP-1212300

The steering gearbox mounting bracket attached to the front subframe has insufficient strength. Repeated steering maneuvers such as lock-to-lock turning may cause cracks to develop in the bracket. Continued use could result …

マセラテイ 3200GT 1999–2001
20 May 2005 1873 units affected Ref JP-1114370

Improper exhaust pipe mounting can cause cracking due to engine vibration. Continued use may result in noise exceeding regulatory limits, or exhaust heat may melt electrical wiring insulation, causing short circuits that …

Mitsubishi KC-MS815N 1992–1998 Mitsubishi KC-MS815S 1992–1998 Mitsubishi KC-MS829M 1992–1998 Mitsubishi KC-MS829N 1992–1998 Mitsubishi KC-MS829NA 1992–1998 +13 more
19 May 2005 3 units affected Ref JP-1212290

The fixed pin of the spring plate (a spring that automatically retracts the side stand by approximately 5 degrees when the vehicle is raised) attached to the side stand is welded at …

ビューエル Lightning City XXB9SX 2005
19 May 2005 84 units affected Ref JP-1114350

In the power transmission device, the power supply coil mounting terminal (lead) attached to the control board within the multi-transmission power unit that controls the power system of the chassis has insufficient …

コべルコ RK250-6 2001–2003 コべルコ RK500-2 2001–2003
19 May 2005 1198 units affected Ref JP-1114322

②The adjuster lever mounting structure on the rear drum brake of the brake system is inadequate for automatically adjusting clearance between drum and shoe according to lining wear. Repeated use of parking …

Mazda Titan 2003–2005 Mazda Bongo 2003–2005 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2003–2005 Nissan Vanette 2003–2005
19 May 2005 43434 units affected Ref JP-1114321

①The link plate that retracts the brake shoe to its original position when releasing the rear wheel drum brake lacks sufficient strength. Repeated use of the parking brake alone to stop the …

Mazda Titan 2003–2005 Mazda Bongo 2003–2005 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2003–2005 Nissan Vanette 2003–2005
18 May 2005 25 units affected Ref JP-2202810

In cold conditions of -10°C or below, if one of the dual return springs in the accelerator pedal becomes damaged, the accelerator pedal may return slowly even after the driver's foot is …

キャデラック SRX 2003–2004
18 May 2005 20 units affected Ref JP-1212280

The mounting bracket connecting the exhaust pipe and muffler lacks sufficient clamping force, which may allow exhaust gases to leak from the connection. Continued use in this condition may cause the exhaust …

オペル Signum 2004–2005 オペル Vectra 2004–2005 オペル Vectra Wagon/Signum 2004–2005
18 May 2005 22 units affected Ref JP-1212270

Some brake pipes are not properly secured, and may contact and wear against the exhaust pipe due to vibration during operation. Continued use may result in brake pipe perforation, brake fluid leakage, …

キャデラック XLR 2003–2004
16 May 2005 194 units affected Ref JP-1114290

On vehicles with flywheel PTO, improper molding of the clutch release cylinder mounting surface on the flywheel housing causes interference during installation, resulting in the mounting bracket being tightened without proper contact. …

Hino PD-XZU304E 2004 Hino PD-XZU304M 2004 Hino PD-XZU334M 2004 Hino PD-XZU378M 2004 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2004 +1 more
16 May 2005 23823 units affected Ref JP-1114240

The ball joint assembly process connecting the lower arm and knuckle arm in the front suspension has been improperly executed, resulting in scratches on the joint sphere surface in some units. Continued …

Toyota Hilux Surf 2001–2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2001–2002
12 May 2005 258 units affected Ref JP-1212220

Due to improper engine control unit programming, warning lights may illuminate suddenly during operation. Engine speed control becomes impossible, with throttle inputs failing to increase engine speed or engine speed increasing uncontrollably, …

Renault Avanttime 2002–2004 Renault Laguna Hatchback 2002–2004 Renault Clio V6 2002–2004

Sumitomo: Clip Bottle/Nut

Loss of control
12 May 2005 88 units affected Ref JP-1114310

Hub nut fastening torque management on front and rear wheels is improper, which may cause hub nuts to loosen during operation. Continued driving in this condition may result in hub nut detachment …

住友 SB-A50A1 2004–2005 住友 SC-A60A5 2004–2005

Mazda/Nihon Ford: ABS

Brakes
12 May 2005 13297 units affected Ref JP-1114280

In the braking system of four-wheel-drive vehicles, the capacitor, a component of the deceleration sensor (G-sensor) used for ABS control, may leak electrolyte after prolonged use. If use continues in this condition, …

Mazda Anfini MS-6 1991–1994 Mazda Capella Cargo 1991–1994 Mazda Clef 1991–1994 Mazda Cronos 1991–1994 ニホンフォード Telstar 1991–1994 +1 more
11 May 2005 384 units affected Ref JP-1114300

The mounting bracket that supports the cooling water line for the fluid-type auxiliary brake device attached to the transmission has insufficient strength. Due to vibration during operation, the bracket may crack or …

Mitsubishi KC-FV513HR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP50LDR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54LDR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FP54LGR 1996–2005 Mitsubishi KL-FV50LHR 1996–2005
10 May 2005 80 units affected Ref JP-1212250

The hydraulic control valve in the accumulator (a device that temporarily stores hydraulic pulsations to reduce fluctuations) incorporated in the brake booster (brake hydro-boost module) that reduces brake pedal effort has defective …

不明 H2 2004

Nissan: Brake Light

Brakes
10 May 2005 147 units affected Ref JP-1114210

The electrical circuit of the auxiliary braking device (electromagnetic retarder) is improperly configured, causing the brake light to not illuminate when the electromagnetic retarder is engaged.

Nissan Condor 2004–2005
6 May 2005 1691 units affected Ref JP-1114230

Inadequate welding between the rear suspension coil spring seat (lower seat) and the rear axle beam causes the weld to separate under driving vibration, tilting the seat. This allows the brake pipe …

Honda Fit 2002

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.