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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19 Sep 2002 1043 units affected Ref JP-1108760

In the engine starter system, excessive current flowing through the ignition switch contacts generates significant arc discharge when the main power is activated. Repeated starting operations cause excessive contact wear, reducing contact …

Honda Capa 1999

Honda: Wheel

19 Sep 2002 5513 units affected Ref JP-1108740

In the running gear, the spoke section of the rear wheel lacks sufficient strength. When driving on uneven road surfaces, the spoke section may repeatedly receive high impact loads, which can cause …

Honda Silver Wing 2001–2002
18 Sep 2002 22 units affected Ref JP-1108720

In the braking and power transmission systems, vehicle body wiring routed improperly near brake pipes and clutch pipes may interfere with these pipes. Vibration during driving causes the brake and clutch pipes …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4WD 1997–1999
12 Sep 2002 21114 units affected Ref JP-1108710

In the lighting system, oil used during press processing of the brake pedal bracket accumulated in recessed areas of the bracket. If used in this condition, the accumulated oil can penetrate the …

Ford Escape 2000–2002 Mazda Tribute 2000–2002
12 Sep 2002 3964 units affected Ref JP-1108700

In the suspension system, the fastening torque of the attachment bolt at the V-rod end that secures the rear axle to the frame is insufficient. Continued operation in this condition may cause …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1999–2001 Hino Hino Ranger 1999–2001

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
10 Sep 2002 327 units affected Ref JP-2202130

In right-hand drive vehicles, the side airbag control module circuit is improperly designed. During a collision, signals are not transmitted normally. When impact is received from the lateral direction under conditions for …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001–2002

Chrysler: Starting Device

Fire risk
10 Sep 2002 1009 units affected Ref JP-1209780

The ignition switch in the engine starting device has insufficient dust-sealing capability, allowing water and foreign matter to enter the interior. This can cause a short circuit between the battery supply circuit …

Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2000–2002

Chrysler: Engine - Other

Fire risk
10 Sep 2002 4981 units affected Ref JP-1209770

Due to improper design of the intake and exhaust manifolds in the engine, debris (such as leaves and grass) may accumulate on the manifold near the third cylinder. If vehicle operation continues …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999–2002 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1999–2002 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1999–2002

Rover: Engine Block

Steering
5 Sep 2002 326 units affected Ref JP-2202140

In the engine, the mounting surface of the crankshaft timing belt guide plate has been machined improperly, resulting in insufficient mounting surface area in some units. Continued use in this condition may …

ローバー 400 Si 1996–1997
30 Aug 2002 700 units affected Ref JP-1209750

In the braking system, the shaft serving as the brake pedal pivot point and its lightweight alloy shaft holder have improper fitting. Repeated brake operation can cause the shaft to gradually slip …

BMW BMW X5 2000–2001 BMW BMW X5 3.0 2000–2001
29 Aug 2002 258 units affected Ref JP-1209690

In the braking system, the front wheel brake fluid supply pipe from the reservoir tank to the master cylinder has an improper shape. Minute air trapped in the master cylinder is not …

Bentley Arnage 1997–2002 Bentley Arnage Red Label 1997–2002 Bentley Arnage Red Label Long Wheelbase 1997–2002 ロールスロイス Silver Seraph 1997–2002 ロールスロイス Parkward 1997–2002
27 Aug 2002 1382 units affected Ref JP-1209720

In the fuel system, improper assembly during component removal and reinstallation at the manufacturing plant has resulted in some units where the clamp at the fuel hose connection and the seal at …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2000–2001
27 Aug 2002 2746 units affected Ref JP-1209710

In the engine, certain fuel hoses are made of inappropriate material. Engine compartment heat causes these hoses to harden, resulting in insufficient tightening at the connection point with the fuel distributor. Fuel …

Renault Scenic 1993–1999 Renault Mégane 1993–1999 Renault Laguna 1993–1999

Renault: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
27 Aug 2002 1214 units affected Ref JP-1209700

In the fuel system, some resin-made fuel pump mounting nuts on the upper portion of the fuel tank have improper heat treatment. Repeated temperature fluctuations may cause cracks in the nut, potentially …

Renault Cabriolet 1999–2001 Renault Scenic 1999–2001 Renault Scenic 4x4 1999–2001 Renault Mégane 1999–2001
27 Aug 2002 62 units affected Ref JP-1108690

In the braking system, some units have improper brake shoe adjustment methods, causing the brake mounting plate to vibrate and generate abnormal noise during braking. If operation continues in this condition, the …

小松 GH320-2 1995–2001
22 Aug 2002 805 units affected Ref JP-1108680

In the parking brake system, improper lubricant was used during installation of the rubber boots for waterproofing and dust protection on the wheel cylinders of the air-operated parking brake. This caused the …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1999–2002
22 Aug 2002 627 units affected Ref JP-1108670

In vehicles equipped with refrigeration systems, refrigerant piping was secured using bolts that also fix the fuel pipe. The nuts on these bolts can loosen, causing the fuel pipe to become unfixed …

Isuzu Elf 2000–2002 Nissan Atlas 2000–2002 Nissan Condor 2000–2002

Mitsubishi: Engine - Other

Fire risk
22 Aug 2002 63 units affected Ref JP-1108650

The welded joint shape of the high-pressure pipe bracket mounted on the rear end of the fuel injection pump is improper. Due to vibration during operation, the bolt fastening this bracket may …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1999–2001

Honda: Engine Block

Steering
20 Aug 2002 18081 units affected Ref JP-2102120

Due to inadequate manufacturing process control of the crankshaft, residue may adhere to the pulley bolt threads. This results in insufficient clamping force on the pulley mounting bolt. Continued use in this …

Honda Odyssey 1999–2000
20 Aug 2002 5849 units affected Ref JP-1108640

In the electrical system, due to improper mounting position of the rectifier, radiant heat from the exhaust manifold causes cracks in internal solder joints, impairing voltage regulation function. This results in battery …

Yamaha XVS1100 Dragstar 1999–2002
20 Aug 2002 74 units affected Ref JP-1108633

In welfare vehicles modified from standard vehicles with lowered rear floors for wheelchair accessibility, the rear wheel brake pipe routing in the braking system is improper. When the rear floor is lowered …

Mitsubishi Minica Toppo 1994–1998
20 Aug 2002 74 units affected Ref JP-1108632

In welfare vehicles modified from standard vehicles by lowering the rear floor for wheelchair accessibility, the fuel supply pipe may interfere with improperly shaped body edge portions. Vibration during operation could damage …

Mitsubishi Minica Toppo 1994–1998
20 Aug 2002 74 units affected Ref JP-1108631

In welfare vehicles modified from standard vehicles by lowering the rear floor for wheelchair accessibility, the rear floor lacks sufficient rigidity in the fuel system. When the rear floor is lowered, forces …

Mitsubishi Minica Toppo 1994–1998
20 Aug 2002 32000 units affected Ref JP-1108580

In the exhaust emission control device, the ventilation holes in the element cover of the heated O2 sensor have improper specifications. Moisture contained in exhaust gas immediately after cold start may adhere …

Mitsubishi Lancer 1998–2002
8 Aug 2002 1079 units affected Ref JP-1108620

In the electrical system, the fusible link installed between the battery relay and starter switch has inadequate capacity and terminal mounting design. When subjected to continuous high-current load, the terminal mounting portion …

Mitsubishi MG230 1988–2002 Mitsubishi MG230(E) 1988–2002 Mitsubishi MG330 1988–2002 Mitsubishi MG430 1988–2002 Mitsubishi MG430(E) 1988–2002 +4 more

Isuzu: Airbag

Airbag
7 Aug 2002 2 units affected Ref JP-1209730

In the passenger seat airbag, some inflators lack an installed check valve pin. When the airbag deploys, the orifice for supplying inflation gas to the bag cannot open properly, preventing adequate airbag …

Isuzu WIZARD 2001
7 Aug 2002 51 units affected Ref JP-1108662

The auxiliary hydraulic system sub-return hose equipped in the steering and braking systems may be installed in a twisted condition. During cab tilt operation, the hose can catch on the heater hose …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Wide 2002
7 Aug 2002 51 units affected Ref JP-1108661

The sub-return hose of the hydraulic system for power assistance equipped in the steering and braking systems may be installed in a twisted condition. During cab tilt operation, the hose can catch …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Wide 2002

Isuzu: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
1 Aug 2002 1275 units affected Ref JP-1209670

In the fuel system, the fuel return pipe attached to the fuel pump has an inadequate length, resulting in insufficient clearance with the pump case. When the engine is stopped with low …

Isuzu WIZARD 2001

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Aug 2002 66 units affected Ref JP-1108610

The passenger-side airbag inflator contains a welded joint between the diffuser and gas generator body that may be improperly welded. Upon airbag deployment, this joint may separate, causing the diffuser to detach. …

Mazda MPV 2000 Mazda Bongo 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.