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

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16 Oct 2003 27 units affected Ref JP-1210560

Due to an improper electrical circuit in the backup light, the backup light does not illuminate when the forward/reverse selector lever is switched to the reverse position unless the travel pedal is …

リンデ BR335 1996–2002 リンデ BR336 1996–2002 リンデ BR350 1996–2002 リンデ BR351 1996–2002 リンデ BR352 1996–2002
16 Oct 2003 120 units affected Ref JP-1109930

Due to improper exhaust pipe geometry, stress on the exhaust pipe and muffler increases when the engine is continuously operated in specific RPM ranges. Continued use may result in damage to the …

Nissan - 2000–2003
10 Oct 2003 158 units affected Ref JP-1210550

The U-bolts connecting the rear axle and tandem rear axle shafts to the spring members (spring seats) are made of inappropriate material. Under operational loads during driving, cracks may develop in these …

Volvo Volvo FH12 2002–2003
10 Oct 2003 89 units affected Ref JP-1210540

The dust cover seals on the V-shaped stay rod joints connecting the rear axle and rear sub-axle to the frame are insufficient, allowing water ingress into the joints. This causes corrosion of …

Volvo Volvo FH12 2002
9 Oct 2003 13 units affected Ref JP-1109920

The tie rod connecting the knuckle and hydraulic steering cylinder is installed in an improper orientation. When operated at large steering angles, the tie rod and knuckle may interfere, causing tie rod …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2003

Porsche: Engine block

Steering
3 Oct 2003 16 units affected Ref JP-2202350

The crankshaft pulley mounting bolts are insufficiently tightened. Continued use may cause these bolts to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise and, in the worst case, the accessory drive belt slipping off the …

Porsche 911 GT3 2003
3 Oct 2003 1899 units affected Ref JP-2102340

The bolt and nut combination securing the bracket of the hinged cargo bed rear door and its opening/closing assist device (door balancer) is improper, causing the nut to loosen and detach. As …

Isuzu Elf 1998–2003 Mazda Titan 1998–2003 Mazda Bongo 1998–2003 Mazda Bongo Brawny 1998–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1998–2003 +1 more
3 Oct 2003 7929 units affected Ref JP-1109910

The plating process for the torque sensor board in the electric power steering system is inadequate, which may result in plating defects and poor internal conductivity of the board. This may cause …

Mitsubishi Colt 2003

Mitsubishi: Propeller Shaft

Fire risk
3 Oct 2003 22909 units affected Ref JP-1109900

Variations in machining precision of the transfer-joint sleeve yoke on the rear propeller shaft result in insufficient sealing of the oil seal, causing oil leakage from the seal area. Continued operation in …

Mitsubishi Town Box 1998–2002 Mitsubishi Minicab 1998–2002
30 Sep 2003 245 units affected Ref JP-1210510

Improper welding between the rear suspension support (lower cross pipe) and vehicle frame results in insufficient weld strength on some units. When the rear wheels experience severe impacts from deep ruts, obstacles, …

Honda Gold Wing 2002
30 Sep 2003 30664 units affected Ref JP-1210460

Improper routing of electrical wiring for seat heater mechanisms installed beneath the driver and front passenger seats and the floor pan may cause the wiring to interfere with metal components of the …

Volvo Volvo 850 1994–1997 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT 1994–1997 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT Estate 1994–1997 Volvo Volvo 850 Estate 1994–1997 Volvo Volvo 850 Turbo 1994–1997 +1 more
30 Sep 2003 18890 units affected Ref JP-1109890

The fuel pressure sensor mounted on the engine delivery pipe is insufficiently tightened. Continued use may result in loosening due to engine vibration and other factors, which could cause fuel leakage from …

Toyota Crown 1999–2000 Toyota Crown Estate 1999–2000 Toyota Crown Majesta 1999–2000

Toyota: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
30 Sep 2003 189895 units affected Ref JP-1109880

Stress from fuel pipe assembly acts on the check valve (one-way valve) fastening point mounted on the engine fuel pump. When fastening torque margin is insufficient, vibration during fuel pump operation may …

Toyota Crown 2000–2003 Toyota Crown Estate 2000–2003 Toyota Crown Majesta 2000–2003 Toyota Progre Brevis 2000–2003 Toyota Mark II Verossa 2000–2003 +1 more

Hino: Brake Light

Brakes
30 Sep 2003 443 units affected Ref JP-1109850

The leaf spring, which serves as a movable contact inside the brake light operation switch, is improperly assembled. Repeated brake application can cause this leaf spring to fracture. As a result, the …

Hino Hino Selega 2002–2003 Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2002–2003 Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2002–2003
25 Sep 2003 13815 units affected Ref JP-2102330

Sharp scratches on the rod of the open stay that holds the electrically-operated tailgate may allow the gas seal in the gas chamber within the open stay to be damaged through repeated …

Honda Accord Wagon 2002–2003

Lotus: Computer (Powertrain

Fire risk
25 Sep 2003 52 units affected Ref JP-1210500

The engine control module has insufficient electromagnetic shielding. Electromagnetic interference to the ignition system may cause misfiring and unburned gas emission. This can cause the catalyst to overheat, potentially resulting in fire.

Lotus Elise MK1 1999–2000
25 Sep 2003 11 units affected Ref JP-1210492

In the brake system, some vehicles have improperly routed brake piping that interferes with the battery. Vibration during driving can cause the brake piping to rupture, leading to brake fluid leakage and …

Lotus Exige 2001–2002
25 Sep 2003 11 units affected Ref JP-1210491

The engine control computer program is inappropriate, causing misfires during high-rpm operation (approximately 5,400 rpm), which increases unburned gas, causes the catalytic converter to overheat, and in the worst case may lead …

Lotus Exige 2001–2002

Lotus: Drum/Disc

Brakes
25 Sep 2003 1 units affected Ref JP-1210480

Some bolt holes in the front brake caliper assembly have been machined improperly. Repeated brake operation may cause these sections to fracture, resulting in insufficient braking force.

Lotus Elise MK2 2001

Lotus: Steering Gearbox

Steering
25 Sep 2003 2 units affected Ref JP-1210470

Certain rack bars within the steering gearbox have improper heat treatment, which may cause premature wear or damage to the rack gear teeth through repeated steering operations. This may result in loss …

Lotus Elise MK1 1998–1999
24 Sep 2003 2 units affected Ref JP-1109870

In pneumatic parking brake systems, inadequate air escape mechanisms in the air chamber allow mud and water ingress. When vent holes become blocked and the O-ring in the piston section twists, air …

Isuzu Forward 1999

Isuzu/Honda: Vehicle frame

Loss of control
24 Sep 2003 231 units affected Ref JP-1109860

Insufficient welding of frame structural components can cause cracks at weld joints and around shock absorber mounting brackets. This may result in noise during operation and, in worst cases, separation of the …

Honda Jazz 1993–1996 Honda Horizon 1993–1996 Isuzu MU 1993–1996 Isuzu Bighorn 1993–1996

Nissan: Wheel

Loss of control
18 Sep 2003 6 units affected Ref JP-1109840

The process for partial strengthening of bus aluminum wheels was inadequate, causing tensile stress to occur in the decorative holes of the affected wheels. As a result, wheels may be damaged by …

Nissan - 2001–2002

Mitsubishi: Wheel

Loss of control
18 Sep 2003 7 units affected Ref JP-1109830

The process for partial strengthening of aluminum wheels for buses was inadequate, resulting in tensile stress occurring at the decorative holes of the affected wheels. As a result, wheels may be damaged …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2002

Isuzu: Wheel

Loss of control
18 Sep 2003 113 units affected Ref JP-1109820

The process for partial strengthening of bus aluminum wheels was inadequate, resulting in tensile stress being generated in the decorative holes of certain wheels. Consequently, wheels may be damaged by loads experienced …

Isuzu Gala 2002–2003
18 Sep 2003 1998 units affected Ref JP-1109810

The chain and sprocket engagement structure does not maintain proper mesh. When the chain becomes excessively slack during deceleration, misalignment occurs between the chain and transmission-side sprocket mesh, causing the chain to …

Kawasaki KSR110 2002–2003
18 Sep 2003 253 units affected Ref JP-1109790

The tie rod in the steering apparatus has minimal wall thickness. On roads where de-icing salt is applied, prolonged operation may result in corrosion that reduces tie rod wall thickness. In the …

Hino Hino Selega 1990
17 Sep 2003 11940 units affected Ref JP-1210450

Certain cable brackets within the equalizer linkage mechanism that transmits braking force to the front and rear wheels lack sufficient strength. Repeated forceful operation of the left brake lever can cause the …

Honda Today 2003

Chrysler: Power Steering

Steering
16 Sep 2003 968 units affected Ref JP-2202320

The hydraulic hose material in the power steering oil cooler section is inappropriate. Under steering operation hydraulic pressure, cracks may develop in the hose. Continued use can lead to hose rupture, causing …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2001–2002 Chrysler Voyager 2001–2002
9 Sep 2003 42604 units affected Ref JP-2102310

The molded shape of the plastic guide portion of the shift lock release link in automatic transmission vehicles is improper, causing the link to catch on the guide and fail to return, …

Toyota Corolla 2000 Toyota Corolla Fielder 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.