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 292 of 352

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4 Aug 2004 227 units affected Ref JP-1112000

On the front and rear wheels, improper press-fitting of spacers into aluminum speed sensor panels has caused aluminum fragments to be generated from the panels. These fragments may fall into the ABS …

Suzuki GSF1200P 2003–2004
4 Aug 2004 8171 units affected Ref JP-1111990

The retention bracket structure for the transmission shift cable routing is improper, causing misalignment of the clamp installation angle. This results in localized cable bending in some vehicles. Continued use in this …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1999–2000

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Fire risk
4 Aug 2004 36787 units affected Ref JP-1111980

Electrical wiring routing inside the instrument panel is improper, causing interference between the wiper linkage and the wiring during wiper operation. Continued use in this condition may damage the wiring, potentially causing …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1995–1996
4 Aug 2004 1124 units affected Ref JP-1111950

In the fuel pressure regulator of compressed natural gas vehicles, the valve seat dimensions and O-ring hardness in the high-pressure reducer are inappropriate, which may cause the O-ring to deform or rupture. …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2001–2004
4 Aug 2004 70521 units affected Ref JP-1111710

Manual transmission vehicles have insufficient inner cable strength in the gear shift control cable. Abrupt gear shift operations may cause deformation of the inner cable. Continued use could result in inner cable …

Mazda AZ Wagon 1997–2000 Mazda Carol 1997–2000 Mazda Laputa 1997–2000 Suzuki Kei 1997–2000 Suzuki Alto 1997–2000 +1 more

Nissan: Axle

Wheel / axle
3 Aug 2004 7 units affected Ref JP-1211520

Due to improper combination of the front axle beam and suspension bracket, high stress can develop at the edge of the suspension bracket mounting surface of the axle beam when traversing uneven …

Nissan - 1999
3 Aug 2004 2 units affected Ref JP-1111970

The cam follower pin has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks to develop in the pin within the lever that supports it. If use continues in this condition, the crack may propagate, …

日車 Carrier 2003
3 Aug 2004 1646 units affected Ref JP-1111860

In three-row seat configuration vehicles, an incorrect part may be installed on the seat belt buckle for the center seat of the second row, which could prevent the seat belt from being …

Nissan Cube 2004
3 Aug 2004 4098 units affected Ref JP-1111840

The vehicle speed sensor mounting method on the transmission is improper. Due to vibrations during driving, the internal resistor lead wire of the sensor may break. This causes the vehicle speed sensor …

Nissan - 2002–2003
3 Aug 2004 1098 units affected Ref JP-1111432

Insufficient bolt tightening force at the front and rear attachment points of the drag arm shaft in the steering apparatus, and improper application of thread-locking compound may cause attachment bolts to loosen. …

その他 SL610C 2001–2004 その他 SL610JC 2001–2004
3 Aug 2004 1041 units affected Ref JP-1111431

① Some change shift arms located above the transmission have insufficient strength. When the shift lever is operated, the change shift arm may break. As a result, gear shifting becomes impossible when …

その他 SL610C 2001–2004
30 Jul 2004 96 units affected Ref JP-1211510

Wheel cap outer diameter is slightly larger than steel wheel outer diameter. When tires with thick bead sections (rim protection tires) are installed, the wheel cap's circumferential edge may contact the tire …

Ford Mondeo 1994–1999
29 Jul 2004 2167 units affected Ref JP-1111920

The insertion of the steering joint shaft into the power steering unit was performed improperly, resulting in insufficient engagement between the shaft and unit in some vehicles. Continued use may cause the …

Mitsubishi MT231 1999–2000 Mitsubishi MT251H 1999–2000

Mitsubishi: Door

Steering
29 Jul 2004 703 units affected Ref JP-1111910

The waterproofing of the cable for the rear door active power lock mechanism is insufficient, allowing water to ingress into the cable and cause corrosion. This increases the sliding resistance of the …

Mitsubishi Debonair 1992–1994
29 Jul 2004 16 units affected Ref JP-1111900

Due to improper body frame assembly work, some vehicles are missing the reinforcing bracket that enhances cross member rigidity. Continued use in this condition may result in cracking of the cross member.

Mitsubishi E-E12A 1993
29 Jul 2004 2373 units affected Ref JP-1111890

The wiring harness routing for the transmission mode selector switch is improper, causing the exposed conductor at the terminal portion to potentially interfere with the operating lever. When interference occurs, the wiring …

Mitsubishi Mirage 1995–1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 1995–1996

Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Loss of control
29 Jul 2004 370 units affected Ref JP-1111880

Improper assembly instructions for the distributor packing resulted in incorrect packings without ventilation holes being installed on some units. Continued use in this condition allows nitric acid to generate inside the distributor, …

Mitsubishi Diamante 1995

Mitsubishi: Fuel Injection System

Loss of control
29 Jul 2004 26719 units affected Ref JP-1111870

Improper fuel injection timing settings in the fuel injection system can cause delayed fuel injection timing during high-load driving such as uphill operation, resulting in incomplete combustion. This may generate abnormal noise …

Mitsubishi RVR 1992–1994 Mitsubishi RVR 1992–1994 Mitsubishi Galant 1992–1994 Mitsubishi Chariot 1992–1994 Mitsubishi Lancer 1992–1994 +1 more

Sumitomo Aile: Wiring

Fire risk
29 Jul 2004 161 units affected Ref JP-1111810

Improper routing of the engine wiring harness causes interference between the harness and the metal clamp of the alternator hydraulic pump rubber hose. This damages the harness insulation (exposing bare conductors), creating …

住友エール D4D 1993–2000 住友エール D4E 1993–2000 住友エール D4F 1993–2000
29 Jul 2004 24 units affected Ref JP-1111800

Insufficient strength of the cam follower pin may cause cracking within the lever that supports the cam follower pin. Continued operation allows the crack to propagate, leading to fracture of the cam …

Komatsu HV3000-1 2002–2003 小松 GC380F-2 2002–2003 小松メック LW500-1 2002–2003 小松メック WA500-3 2002–2003
29 Jul 2004 76 units affected Ref JP-1111770

The muffler mounting bracket has an improper shape, causing contact with the engine fuel pipe in some vehicles. Continued use may result in pipe damage due to vehicle vibration, potentially leading to …

Kawasaki 65ZV 2003–2004 Toyota 4SDT50 2003–2004 コべルコ LK190Z-5 2003–2004

Land Rover: Door

Steering
28 Jul 2004 1 units affected Ref JP-2202580

The left rear door latch has improper machining, which may prevent smooth operation of the child-proof lock mechanism lever (a device that prevents children from accidentally opening the rear seat door using …

Land Rover Freelander 2002

Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
28 Jul 2004 1045 units affected Ref JP-1211500

In the cabin heater, improper harness connector mating can cause oxidation on connector terminals due to aging, generating heat. Continued use in this condition risks connector burnout and potential fire.

Isuzu MU 1998–2001 Isuzu WIZARD 1998–2001

Isuzu/Honda/Subaru: Wiring

Fire risk
28 Jul 2004 46426 units affected Ref JP-1111830

In cabin heater units, improper harness connector mating can result in oxidation on connector terminals due to age-related deterioration, causing heat generation. Continued use in this condition may lead to connector burnout …

Honda Jazz 1991–2002 Honda Horizon 1991–2002 Isuzu MU 1991–2002 Isuzu Bighorn 1991–2002 Subaru Bighorn 1991–2002
28 Jul 2004 25360 units affected Ref JP-1111790

The electrical wiring circuit from the power door mirror to the engine control unit is improperly configured. Noise generated during engine startup may damage the IC (integrated circuit) within the unit. This …

Mazda AZ Wagon 2003–2004 Suzuki Wagon R 2003–2004
28 Jul 2004 15227 units affected Ref JP-1111760

The ball circulator (recirculator) structure within the power steering gear box is inadequate, resulting in insufficient strength against excessive steering input. Therefore, repeated steering operations while the tire is in contact with …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1993–1997
27 Jul 2004 1460 units affected Ref JP-1111780

Due to improper adjustment of the carburetor fuel inlet flow, when the carburetor tilts to the left such as when the vehicle is parked on the sidestand, the float inside the carburetor …

Yamaha Mate 50 2004

Renault: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
23 Jul 2004 176 units affected Ref JP-1211360

In the fuel system, some resin fuel pump mounting nuts on the upper part of the fuel tank have inadequate heat treatment. Repeated temperature fluctuations may cause cracks in these nuts, potentially …

Renault Cabriolet 1999–2000 Renault Scenic 1999–2000 Renault Scenic 4x4 1999–2000 Renault Mégane 1999–2000
23 Jul 2004 7070 units affected Ref JP-1111700

Due to improper press forming of the engine mount bracket, fine cracks have developed in some brackets. These cracks may propagate due to engine vibration and other factors. Continued use in this …

ヰセキ HA25 1993–1995 ヰセキ HA25U 1993–1995 ヰセキ HA28 1993–1995 ヰセキ HA28U 1993–1995 ヰセキ HA33 1993–1995 +1 more
22 Jul 2004 7434 units affected Ref JP-2102572

In electric lifts for disabled-accessible vehicles that enable boarding/alighting while in a wheelchair, when the lift is lowered on steep slopes or similar terrain, the switch that detects the stop position and …

Toyota Granvia 1996–2000 Toyota Town Ace Noah 1996–2000 Toyota Toyota Hiace 1996–2000 Toyota Regius 1996–2000

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.