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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Volkswagen: Wiring

Steering
5 Jun 2003 575 units affected Ref JP-1210240

In the electrical system, improper routing of the ignition switch wiring can cause the wiring to interfere with bolts securing the steering mechanism when the steering wheel is adjusted vertically or in …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2002–2003
3 Jun 2003 97 units affected Ref JP-1109480

In the braking system, the brake valve pressing bolt has insufficient strength. Continued use with strong braking operation force may cause the bolt to fracture, resulting in loss of braking control.

小松 - 1996–2003
29 May 2003 78505 units affected Ref JP-1109452

In the brake fluid low-level warning system, the float for detecting low fluid level may catch on its guide when brake fluid is added to the reservoir tank, potentially causing the warning …

Mazda Atenza 1997–2003
29 May 2003 78505 units affected Ref JP-1109451

In vehicles equipped with front fog lamps, the socket holder fixing structure is inadequate. Repeated thermal expansion and contraction of the socket holder caused by lamp on/off cycling can result in the …

Mazda MPV 1997–2003 Mazda Atenza 1997–2003 Mazda Roadster 1997–2003

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
28 May 2003 60 units affected Ref JP-1109500

The wiring harness clamp securing the electrical wiring to the vehicle body below the fuel tank is bent in the reverse direction, causing interference between the fuel pump electrical wiring terminal and …

Honda CB900 HORNET 2003

Other: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
27 May 2003 409 units affected Ref JP-1210250

In the fuel system, certain fuel tank and fuel cock connection points have improperly installed tightening bands. This can cause the connection to separate, resulting in fuel leakage, and in worst case …

その他 ICE 2002

Mitsubishi: Spring/Air Suspension

Loss of control
27 May 2003 72 units affected Ref JP-1109490

The rear-axle air suspension mounting bracket in the suspension system has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks in the bracket or vehicle frame. This can result in abnormal noise during operation, and …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1991–1996
27 May 2003 227 units affected Ref JP-1109470

In the fuel system, improper grounding of the electronic control unit (fuel pump control module) for the fuel pump causes unstable fuel pump operation, resulting in engine malfunction. In the worst case, …

Nissan Skyline 2002
27 May 2003 65405 units affected Ref JP-1109460

In the electrical system, the brake light switch contact design is inadequate for the electrical load applied to it. During use, oxides are generated, causing increased contact resistance at the contact points. …

Nissan Gloria 1999–2003 Nissan Skyline 1999–2003 Nissan Tino 1999–2003

Peugeot: Airbag

Airbag
22 May 2003 1686 units affected Ref JP-2202230

The passenger-side airbag module has insufficient grounding. If a passenger maintains an abnormal seating posture for an extended period (such as not keeping feet in contact with the floor) and subsequently touches …

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1998–1999 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Break 1998–1999

KTM: Steering stem

Steering
22 May 2003 104 units affected Ref JP-1210230

The triple clamp component connecting the front fork and frame to the steering assembly has improper heat treatment. Under harsh riding conditions or severe driving, cracks may develop in the steering shaft …

KTM 200 EXC 2002 KTM 250 EXC 2002 KTM 450 EXC 2002 KTM 520 EXC 2002 KTM 525 EXC 2002 +3 more

Peugeot: Wiring

Fire risk
22 May 2003 28 units affected Ref JP-1210220

In the electrical system, the heat-resistant treatment of the alternator output power wiring is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause the wire insulation to melt due to radiant heat from …

Peugeot Peugeot 307 Style 2002 Peugeot Peugeot 307 Style Break 2002
20 May 2003 5 units affected Ref JP-1210210

In the braking system, certain hydraulic brake booster pressure control units have improperly shaped pipe ends at the connection to the accumulator. Continued use in this condition may result in hydraulic fluid …

Bentley Arnage R 2002 Bentley Arnage RL 2002 Bentley Arnage T 2002
20 May 2003 8762 units affected Ref JP-1210200

Warning labels regarding door opening/closing during power-folding side mirror retraction are affixed to the lower rear edge of the window glass on the driver and passenger sides, which may obstruct the driver's …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 1996–2003 Chrysler Voyager 1996–2003
20 May 2003 724419 units affected Ref JP-1109440

The steering gearbox is secured to the crossmember by brackets (right-side of two locations). Improper welding at the bracket joint may cause weld damage when the steering is repeatedly locked or operated …

Toyota Crown 1995–1999 Toyota Crown Patrol Car 1995–1999 Toyota Crown Patrol Car 1995–1999 Toyota Chaser 1995–1999 Toyota Toyota Mark II 1995–1999 +1 more

Saab: Airbag

Airbag
8 May 2003 1160 units affected Ref JP-1210190

Certain airbag control module capacitors in the driver and passenger seats have insufficient heat resistance. Continued use in this condition may cause liquid leakage from the capacitor, and in the worst case, …

サーブ 900 1994–1996

Chevrolet: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
8 May 2003 717 units affected Ref JP-1210180

In the fuel system, some fuel filter to fuel pipe connection points have improperly shaped retainers (fastening clips). Due to vibration during operation, these connections may disengage, causing fuel leakage, which in …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2002
8 May 2003 9 units affected Ref JP-1109420

In the suspension system, the ball joint socket portion of the lower arm connected to the axle hub has insufficient strength. Frequent repetition of lock-to-lock steering operations can cause cracks to develop …

Toyota - 1996–1997

Maruyama: Wheel Bearing

Wheel / axle
28 Apr 2003 30 units affected Ref JP-1109430

Some rear wheel bearings in the running gear lack lubricating grease. During operation, these bearings generate heat and produce abnormal noise. Continued use in this condition may result in bearing damage and, …

丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-N550 2002
24 Apr 2003 219 units affected Ref JP-1109410

In the driver and front passenger seats, improper welding between the headrest guide bracket and seat back frame results in insufficient weld strength in some units. Upon impact from rear collision or …

Mazda Laputa 2003 Suzuki Kei 2003
22 Apr 2003 218 units affected Ref JP-1210170

In the engine, the bearing clearance of the connecting rod is inappropriate, which causes lubrication to be impeded by contaminants generated in the oil circuit. Continued use in this condition can cause …

BMW M3 2001–2002
22 Apr 2003 1873 units affected Ref JP-1109400

The bracket securing the rear shock absorber to the vehicle frame in the suspension system has insufficient strength. Due to vibration and loading during operation, cracks may develop in the bracket. Continued …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2003

Ferrari: M/T

17 Apr 2003 3 units affected Ref JP-1210150

In the power transmission system, the joining method between the rubber hose and metal pipe of the manual transmission oil cooler was improperly processed, causing cracks to develop in the rubber hose …

Ferrari 550 Maranello 2001
17 Apr 2003 7 units affected Ref JP-1210142

In the fuel system, the hose connecting the fuel tank and filler neck uses inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the hose, resulting in fuel …

Ferrari 456 M GTA 2001–2002

Ferrari: A/T

17 Apr 2003 7 units affected Ref JP-1210141

In the power transmission system, the joining method between the automatic transmission oil cooler rubber hose and metal pipe was inadequately processed, resulting in cracks in the rubber hose during manufacturing. If …

Ferrari 456 M GTA 2001–2002
17 Apr 2003 51264 units affected Ref JP-1109390

The lighting switch assembly has two defects: ① Improper electrical wiring connections may cause wiring to disconnect from the connector or break upon contact with the turn signal lever cover when the …

Mazda Demio 2002–2003
15 Apr 2003 1709 units affected Ref JP-1109380

In the electrical system, the headlight bulb connector is improperly seated. Vibration during operation can cause contact failure between the bulb terminal and connector. Continued use in this condition may cause overheating, …

Kawasaki W650 2001–2002
15 Apr 2003 1291 units affected Ref JP-1109370

In the braking system, improper heat treatment of the rear wheel brake cam results in insufficient strength in some units. Excessive load applied to the brake pedal may cause the cam to …

Kawasaki Eliminator 2000–2002
14 Apr 2003 25642 units affected Ref JP-1109360

In the turn signal indicator, the flasher relay contact material is inappropriate, causing contact surface fusion erosion in some units. In the worst case, the turn signal indicator may fail to operate …

Yamaha Grand Axis YA100W 2000–2002
11 Apr 2003 8 units affected Ref JP-1210160

In the steering system, improper routing of the power steering high-pressure hose may cause contact between the hose and exhaust manifold due to engine vibration, resulting in hose rupture and power steering …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 2000–2003

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.