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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11 Dec 2002 838 units affected Ref JP-1109030

In the steering system, the steering shaft coupling joint is assembled in an improper position, resulting in the coupling not being fixed in the correct position. Continued use in this condition may …

Isuzu Gala 1997–2000
10 Dec 2002 92689 units affected Ref JP-2102160

In the powertrain system, the spring retaining position on the rod that locks the parking mechanism gear of the automatic transmission is inappropriate. Even when shifting to park position, the parking mechanism …

Subaru Impreza 2001–2002 Subaru Forester 2001–2002 Subaru Legacy 2001–2002
10 Dec 2002 850 units affected Ref JP-1209890

In the fuel system, the fuel supply hose routing in the engine compartment is improper, causing interference with the edge of the air cleaner case due to vehicle vibration. Continued use in …

Mercedes-Benz A160 1999 Mercedes-Benz A190 1999

Mazda: Engine - Other

Fire risk
5 Dec 2002 38173 units affected Ref JP-1108990

In the air heater that raises the temperature of intake air to the engine and improves cold-start performance, either ① insufficient waterproof and corrosion-resistant performance of the air heater relay, or ② …

Mazda Titan 1995–2002
3 Dec 2002 50 units affected Ref JP-1209920

The sidestand support leg may have improper heat treatment and welding. When the vehicle is parked, the support leg may suddenly fracture at the weld and bend, causing the vehicle to tip …

ビューエル XB9R Firebolt 2002

Opel: Engine

29 Nov 2002 17444 units affected Ref JP-2202182

In the engine, the vibration damper rubber of the crankshaft pulley is bonded using an improper method, which can cause cracks in the damper rubber. This causes interference between the pulley and …

オペル Astra 1998–2000 オペル Zafira 1998–2000
29 Nov 2002 17444 units affected Ref JP-2202181

In the evaporative emission control system, the sensor that detects the position of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve contains material of inappropriate specification. Due to heat from the exhaust gas, this …

オペル Astra 1998–2000 オペル Zafira 1998–2000
29 Nov 2002 21306 units affected Ref JP-1209930

The connection nut between the speedometer and speedometer cable was tightened improperly during assembly, resulting in insufficient clamping force in some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the connection nut …

Honda Today 2002

Chevrolet: Airbag

Airbag
29 Nov 2002 73 units affected Ref JP-1209910

Driver-side airbag inflator housings may have improper welds. During airbag deployment, partial housing fracture can occur, resulting in insufficient inflation gas supply and incomplete airbag deployment during collision. Additionally, fragments of the …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2002

Opel: Speedometer

Brakes
29 Nov 2002 11646 units affected Ref JP-1209900

Due to improper machining of internal terminals in the vehicle speed sensor embedded within the left front wheel hub, vibration during operation may cause contact failure at the terminal section, preventing speed …

オペル Astra 1998–2000
28 Nov 2002 372 units affected Ref JP-1108980

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

Nissan 2000–2002
28 Nov 2002 98 units affected Ref JP-1108970

In the braking system, the structure of the front-wheel brake hose and the positional relationship between the bracket securing the brake hose and the wheel cylinder are improper. When the brake hose …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4WD 2002
28 Nov 2002 26 units affected Ref JP-1108950

In the oil hose of the automatic transmission hydraulic system, improper vulcanization during manufacturing results in some hoses having low rubber hardness, causing reduced clamping force from the hose clip. In the …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2002
26 Nov 2002 62 units affected Ref JP-2102190

The electrical circuit in the side stand retraction prevention mechanism (which stops the engine when attempting to operate with the side stand extended) is defective, causing the mechanism to fail. This allows …

Yamaha Serow XT225W 2000–2001

Antico: Axle

Wheel / axle
22 Nov 2002 10 units affected Ref JP-1108960

The axle spindle in the running gear has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the spindle, and in the worst case, fracture and wheel detachment.

アンチコ 1995–1997
19 Nov 2002 32 units affected Ref JP-2102200

In hybrid system-equipped vehicles, charging control for the motor-drive battery is partially inadequate, which may cause temporary insufficiency of intake manifold vacuum acting on the vacuum-operated brake booster immediately after cold engine …

Toyota Crown Sedan 2002
19 Nov 2002 183 units affected Ref JP-1108940

In the electrical system, improper assembly procedures when installing the cab onto the chassis have caused electrical wiring below the cab to become damaged through interference with hydraulic piping blocks. Vibration during …

Komatsu GD305A-3 1999–2001 Komatsu GD405A-3 1999–2001
13 Nov 2002 1347 units affected Ref JP-1108890

In the brake system, the gap between the brake pipe and leaf spring is improper, causing the brake pipe to contact the leaf spring and sustain surface damage. The surface plating peels …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2002
12 Nov 2002 337 units affected Ref JP-2102170

In the cargo bed lifting and lowering device mounted on the rear of the truck bed, the hydraulic cylinders for automatic floor opening and closing have insufficient strength. During cargo handling operations, …

Isuzu 1998–2001 Nissan 1998–2001
12 Nov 2002 60 units affected Ref JP-1108930

The gooseneck section of the main frame has insufficient structural strength. Cracks may develop in this area, and if operation continues in this condition, there is a risk that the frame could …

フルハーフ - 1999–2002

Mazda: Strut

Steering
12 Nov 2002 51 units affected Ref JP-1108920

In the front suspension system, some vehicles have insufficient bolt torque securing the strut to the knuckle. If operation continues in this condition, the strut may disengage from the knuckle when traversing …

Mazda Demio 2002

Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
12 Nov 2002 26212 units affected Ref JP-1108912

The plastic nut securing the fuel pump unit to the fuel tank may be improperly tightened, with some units installed at an angle. If the vehicle continues to be used in this …

Mazda Demio 2002

Mazda: Demio

12 Nov 2002 21176 units affected Ref JP-1108911

The interior heater unit has insufficient fitting at the connector joint between the heater unit pipe and heater hose. Continued use in this condition may cause the quick connector to disconnect, resulting …

Mazda Demio 2002
8 Nov 2002 229 units affected Ref JP-1209880

In the steering system, the steering arm mounting bolts and washers are made of inappropriate material. Repeated steering operations cause these bolts and washers to gradually deform, resulting in insufficient clamping force …

マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1998–2001
8 Nov 2002 381 units affected Ref JP-1108902

The vehicle frame has insufficient weld strength at the lateral beam and inadequate strength at the anti-wrap device attachment point. Continued operation in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the …

ユソーキ 1996–2001
8 Nov 2002 1146 units affected Ref JP-1108901

The vehicle frame has insufficient weld strength at the lateral beam and entanglement prevention device mounting point. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the frame due to …

ユソーキ 1998–2001
7 Nov 2002 82 units affected Ref JP-1108880

The electrical wiring for the cargo bed rear gate locking solenoid in the vehicle cabin lacks a protective fuse. If this wiring short-circuits, it may melt, smoke, and in the worst case, …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1994–1997
7 Nov 2002 43 units affected Ref JP-1108870

In police vehicles, improper routing of the wire cable that extracts vehicle speed signal from the manual transmission results in insufficient durability of the cable, leading to breakage. This causes the speed …

Nissan Skyline 1998–2001

Renault: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
5 Nov 2002 294 units affected Ref JP-1209862

In the fuel system, certain fuel pumps have improper clearance between the internal rotating valve and the inner wall of the rotating valve chamber. Due to temperature fluctuations, the rotating valve and …

Renault Clio 2001

Renault: Fan Belt

Steering
5 Nov 2002 679 units affected Ref JP-1209861

The auxiliary belt tensioner in the engine has improper tension settings, causing insufficient belt tension. The belt cannot follow engine speed changes and may slip off the pulley. This increases steering wheel …

Renault Clio 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.