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 309 of 352

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13 Feb 2003 24 units affected Ref JP-1109240

In the power transmission device, the bolt threading that connects the bevel pinion to the propeller shaft yoke mounting was processed improperly, resulting in insufficient thread height. The bolt cannot withstand the …

Komatsu WA30-5 2002 Komatsu WA40-3 2002 Komatsu WA50-3 2002

Komatsu: Brake Light

Brakes
13 Feb 2003 29 units affected Ref JP-1109230

In the lighting system, the contact resistance capacity setting of the relay in the brake light electrical circuit is inappropriate. Repeated brake operations cause the contact surface to become rough, resulting in …

Komatsu WA380-5 2001–2002 Komatsu WA470-5 2001–2002

Mazda: Other Safety Lights

Fire risk
13 Feb 2003 25609 units affected Ref JP-1109210

In vehicles equipped with front fog lamps, some fog lamp bulb sockets are improperly assembled. Vibration during driving may cause the bulb socket to detach from the fog lamp housing. Heat from …

Mazda MPV 2002–2003
7 Feb 2003 73 units affected Ref JP-1209970

Certain front wheel hub center caps have improper geometry. Vibration during operation may cause the cap to loosen, and if use continues in this condition, the cap may detach and obstruct traffic …

Volvo Volvo FH12 2002
6 Feb 2003 2598 units affected Ref JP-1209980

In the braking system, the brake hose is improperly secured to the front strut area. During vehicle operation, vibrations may cause the brake hose to become dislodged from the retaining bracket. If …

BMW BMW X5 2000–2002 BMW BMW X5 3.0 2000–2002 BMW BMW X5 4.6is 2000–2002
6 Feb 2003 2922 units affected Ref JP-1209950

The structure of the idle air control valve in the engine is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause carbon and other deposits to accumulate inside the valve, resulting in sluggish …

Renault Scenic 1994–1999 Renault Mégane 1994–1999 Renault Laguna 1994–1999
6 Feb 2003 13037 units affected Ref JP-1109200

In the dipped-beam headlights of the lighting system, the service hole dimensions on the rear of the unit are improper, causing the seal position to shift when the cover is installed, which …

Honda Accord 2002 Honda Accord Wagon 2002

Nissan: Door

6 Feb 2003 16807 units affected Ref JP-1109192

At the entrance/exit, the material of the noise damper rubber on the rack inside the auto-slide door release actuator is inappropriate, causing it to swell due to grease and detach. This can …

Nissan Elgrand 2002
6 Feb 2003 31762 units affected Ref JP-1109191

In the powertrain, due to an inappropriate control program in the automatic transmission, some vehicles have low hydraulic pressure in the shift input clutch. During high-speed driving in 5th gear, the clutch …

Nissan Elgrand 2002
6 Feb 2003 184 units affected Ref JP-1109180

In the power transmission device, the lock nuts fastening the bearings of the bevel pinions in the front differential have improper fastening torque and staking. Continued use in this condition may allow …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Wheel Loader WS510 2000–2002

Citroën: ABS

Fire risk
30 Jan 2003 116 units affected Ref JP-1209960

The brake system ABS control unit (ABS/ECU) connector interface with the vehicle wiring harness has incomplete waterproofing. Water intrusion at this joint can cause electrical short circuits, illuminating the ABS warning light …

Citroen C3 2002
30 Jan 2003 115 units affected Ref JP-1109170

In the braking system, some brake fluid has inappropriate viscosity. At low temperatures, brake fluid flow becomes sluggish, causing delayed brake engagement and release response when the brake pedal is operated, which …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Wheel Loader WS510 2001–2002

Suzuki: M/T

28 Jan 2003 63 units affected Ref JP-1109160

In the power transmission system of vehicles equipped with manual transmission, the gear shift shaft is assembled in an improper direction, resulting in the bolt seating surface not making proper contact. If …

Suzuki Jimny 2002
28 Jan 2003 36 units affected Ref JP-1109150

In the engine, the speed adjustment lever of the fuel injection pump has an improper structure, which may cause the lever's return spring to bind at the lever sliding section, weakening the …

T C M FD20C6H 2001–2002 T C M FD30C6H 2001–2002
28 Jan 2003 54 units affected Ref JP-1109140

The support bracket that secures the steering column shaft to the vehicle body has insufficient strength. Repeated abrupt steering wheel operations can cause cracks in the support bracket, resulting in unstable steering …

T C M FD35T8 2001–2002 T C M FD50T8 2001–2002 T C M FD60Z8 2001–2002 T C M FD80Z8 2001–2002 T C M FG40T8 2001–2002 +1 more

Hino: Wiring

Fire risk
24 Jan 2003 2565 units affected Ref JP-1109130

In the electrical system, improper routing of battery wiring within the right side frame may cause the wiring to interfere with the clip securing the brake control nylon tube due to vibration …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2002
23 Jan 2003 1571 units affected Ref JP-1109120

In the power transmission system, some propeller shaft flange yokes have developed cracks due to improper manufacturing methods. Continued use in this condition may result in breakage of the flange yoke and …

Nissan Condor 2002
23 Jan 2003 6611 units affected Ref JP-1109110

In variable-nozzle turbochargers, insufficient wear resistance of the variable-nozzle link retaining pin causes pin wear. Combined with poor response of the variable-nozzle control solenoid valve, variable-nozzle position changes, increasing exhaust gas velocity …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2000–2002
23 Jan 2003 7837 units affected Ref JP-1109100

In the power transmission system of low-floor, dual-rear-axle drive vehicles, improper tightening of the coupling between the front rear axle and rear rear axle propeller shafts causes wear at the mounting point …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1994–2002
16 Jan 2003 372 units affected Ref JP-1108981

The intermediate arm shaft in the steering device linkage has insufficient strength, causing bending in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in bearing failure and, in the worst case, …

Nissan 2000–2002
9 Jan 2003 6517 units affected Ref JP-1209940

In the braking system, the rivet fastening method at the pivot point of the parking brake lever is improper. When the parking brake is operated, this area may twist, causing insufficient ratchet …

BMW Cooper S 2001–2002 BMW MINI One 2001–2002
9 Jan 2003 17801 units affected Ref JP-1109090

In the steering system, some vehicles have insufficient fastening torque on the bolt and nut that secure the right-side knuckle to the front strut. This can cause the bolt and nut to …

Mazda Scrum 2002 Suzuki Every 2002 Suzuki Carry 2002

Mitsubishi: Electrical System

Loss of control
9 Jan 2003 441 units affected Ref JP-1109060

In the electrical system, V8 engine equipped vehicles have relay terminals for the low-pressure fuel pump drive circuit in the relay box made of inappropriate material. Engine compartment temperature rise and heat …

Mitsubishi Dignity 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Proudia 1999–2001

Mitsubishi: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
9 Jan 2003 17644 units affected Ref JP-1109050

The adhesive securing the vibration-damping rubber on the crankshaft pulley that drives the accessory belt has insufficient heat resistance. At elevated temperatures during high-speed driving, adhesive bond strength deteriorates, causing the pulley …

Mitsubishi Delica 1997–2001
8 Jan 2003 8 units affected Ref JP-1109080

The air spoiler configured by the body manufacturer has an improper shape and does not meet the structural standards for air spoilers.

Nissan Elgrand 2002

Nissan: Wiring

Brakes
8 Jan 2003 3627 units affected Ref JP-1109070

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, the brake light switch electrical wiring circuit is improperly configured, causing the switch contacts to overheat and the resin component to melt. In the worst case, the …

Nissan Sunny 2002
25 Dec 2002 616 units affected Ref JP-1109040

In the steering system, some yokes connecting the steering column and gearbox have cracks due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may result in yoke failure, rendering the steering …

Nissan 2002 Nissan Condor 2002
17 Dec 2002 60 units affected Ref JP-1109020

In the catalyst-integrated muffler optionally equipped as the silencer, the exhaust gas inlet structure is inadequate, and the rigidity of the bracket supporting the exhaust pipe between the engine and muffler, combined …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2001–2002
17 Dec 2002 177 units affected Ref JP-1109010

In the fuel system of compressed natural gas vehicles, the fuel pipes connecting to the left and right fuel containers have an improper shape. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks …

Nissan Condor 2000–2002
12 Dec 2002 43 units affected Ref JP-1109000

The attachment bolts securing the V-rod end to the chassis at the rear axle suspension lack sufficient torque. Continued operation may cause these bolts to fatigue and fracture due to vibration and …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2002

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.