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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25 Sep 2000 30010 units affected Ref JP-1106730

In the rear-wheel drive gearbox, a defect in the tightening wrench (oil pulse wrench) has resulted in insufficient tightening torque on the lubricant drain bolt (oil drain plug). If use continues in …

Yamaha Jog YG50ZR 2000 Yamaha Jog YV50Z 2000 Yamaha Jog Aprio YJ50 2000 Yamaha Jog Poché YV50H 2000 Yamaha Vino YJ50R 2000

Toyota: Power Steering

Steering
21 Sep 2000 3369 units affected Ref JP-2101670

In electric power steering systems, the contact surface treatment of the torque sensor (power assist amount control sensor) assembled in the gearbox is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause contact …

Toyota Prius 2000
19 Sep 2000 75291 units affected Ref JP-1208340

In the engine, improper assembly instructions for the balancer shaft oil seal may result in reduced seal retention. If operation continues in this condition, the seal may come out in the worst …

Honda Accord 1994–1995 Honda Accord Coupe 1994–1995
19 Sep 2000 160923 units affected Ref JP-1106710

In the engine, improper assembly instructions for the balancer shaft oil seal result in reduced seal retention force during continued use. In the worst case, the seal may dislodge, causing engine oil …

Honda Accord 1993–1995 Honda Ascot Innova 1993–1995 Honda Odyssey 1993–1995 Honda Prelude 1993–1995 Isuzu Aska 1993–1995
19 Sep 2000 320710 units affected Ref JP-1106700

The wiring board in the audio unit of the sound system has an improper design, causing the board temperature to rise. Continued use in this condition may lead to capacitor degradation and …

Honda Accord 1991–1997 Honda Ascot Innova 1991–1997 Honda Prelude 1991–1997 Honda Lafarage 1991–1997 Honda Legend 1991–1997
12 Sep 2000 2191 units affected Ref JP-1208330

The ball joint between the knuckle arm and lower arm of the front suspension assembly contains material of improper specification. Continued use in this condition may cause abnormal wear and play within …

Volvo Volvo S80 1998–2000 Volvo Volvo V70 1998–2000
12 Sep 2000 177 units affected Ref JP-1208320

The bolts securing the vibration damper on the steering gear box and the surface treatment of the steering gear box mounting surface have deficiencies. Despite being tightened to specification torque, some bolts …

Mercedes-Benz AMG S55 1999–2000 Mercedes-Benz AMG S55 L 1999–2000
12 Sep 2000 13036 units affected Ref JP-1208310

Improper surface treatment on bolts securing the vibration damper of the steering mechanism and the steering gearbox mounting surface results in insufficient axial force despite proper torque specification. Continued use allows bolts …

Mercedes-Benz CL500 1998–2000 Mercedes-Benz CL600 1998–2000 Mercedes-Benz S320 1998–2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 1998–2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 1998–2000 +2 more
12 Sep 2000 636 units affected Ref JP-1208290

The rear shock absorber mounting bracket on the frame has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracking at the mounting point, and in the worst case, the shock absorber …

ビューエル M2 Cyclone 1998–2000 ビューエル S3 Thunderbolt 1998–2000 ビューエル X1 Millennium Limited Edition 1998–2000 ビューエル X1 Lightning 1998–2000
12 Sep 2000 156 units affected Ref JP-1106692

The air spring attachment position of the front suspension is improper, and continued use in this condition may cause the upper portion of the air spring to contact the mounting component, potentially …

Nissan - 1997–2000
12 Sep 2000 124 units affected Ref JP-1106691

In the power transmission system, some mounting components supporting the intermediate bearing retainer of the propeller shaft have inappropriate mounting angles and positions. Continued operation in this condition may cause the retainer …

Nissan - 1997–2000
12 Sep 2000 1714 units affected Ref JP-1106680

In the lighting equipment at the vehicle rear, improper routing of electrical wiring in the trunk area may result in damage to the wiring when the trunk is opened and closed repeatedly. …

Toyota Crown Patrol Car 1996–1999 Toyota Crown Patrol Car 1996–1999
7 Sep 2000 1195 units affected Ref JP-1208302

The electrical contact structure within the wiper switch is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause oxide deposits to accumulate on the electrical contacts, potentially resulting in windshield wiper operation even …

Ford Explorer 1998–1999

Ford: Wiper

7 Sep 2000 1195 units affected Ref JP-1208301

The wiper control unit is defective. Continued use in this condition may result in improper electrical signal transmission within the control unit, which in the worst case could cause the wipers to …

Ford Explorer 1998–1999

Mazda: A/T

6 Sep 2000 5 units affected Ref JP-1106720

Some automatic transmission torque converter covers have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition causes wear to the bearing that supports the torque converter, reducing seal integrity and leading to oil leakage. …

Mazda Millenia 2000
30 Aug 2000 2826 units affected Ref JP-1208260

Inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal and electrical wiring cover above it in the acceleration system may cause the pedal tip to interfere with the electrical wiring cover during accelerator pedal operation, …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2000
30 Aug 2000 36095 units affected Ref JP-1208250

The vacuum hose of the brake booster was manufactured using an inappropriate method. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop at the hose end, potentially leading to vacuum loss …

Volkswagen VW Golf CLI 1997–2000 Volkswagen VW Golf E 1997–2000 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI 1997–2000 Volkswagen VW Golf GTX 1997–2000
30 Aug 2000 4968 units affected Ref JP-1208240

The vacuum hose of the brake booster was manufactured using an improper method. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop at the hose ends, and in the worst case, …

Audi Audi A3 1.8 1996–2000 Audi Audi A3 1.8T 1996–2000
24 Aug 2000 54 units affected Ref JP-1208280

In the steering system, fastening of the upper arm attachment bolts on the steering knuckle is improper. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition, cracks may develop in the …

Volvo Volvo FH12 1999–2000 Volvo Volvo FH16 1999–2000 Volvo Volvo FM12 1999–2000

Mitsubishi: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
24 Aug 2000 91 units affected Ref JP-1106660

The fuel hose routing and fixing method in the engine compartment is inadequate. Continued use in this state may cause the hose to be damaged by engine vibration, resulting in fuel leakage …

Mitsubishi MG500S(E) 1996–2000
23 Aug 2000 253 units affected Ref JP-1106580

In the accelerator actuation system (electronically controlled accelerator pedal unit), certain units have an internal plate assembled incorrectly within the pedal force reduction mechanism. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Nissan Primera 2000 Nissan Bluebird 2000
23 Aug 2000 319 units affected Ref JP-1106560

The connection terminals of the relay wiring for audio units sold as optional (special order) equipment at dealerships are improperly processed. Continued use in this condition may cause the connection terminals to …

Daihatsu Atrai Seven 1992–2000 Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 1992–2000 Daihatsu Opti 1992–2000 Daihatsu Terios 1992–2000 Daihatsu Terios Liquid 1992–2000 +3 more
22 Aug 2000 8889 units affected Ref JP-2101640

The dynamic damper installed to reduce vibration in the rear axle differential has insufficient strength in its weight-support rubber. Continued use in this condition may result in rupture of the support rubber …

Mitsubishi Delica 1994–1998
22 Aug 2000 169 units affected Ref JP-1106670

In vehicles equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and hill start assist (EZGO), improper machining in the hydraulic control unit may cause brake pedal travel to increase during braking after ABS activation. …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1999
22 Aug 2000 1233 units affected Ref JP-1106650

In the engine, the electronic control variable nozzle opening setting of the turbocharger is inappropriate. When the compression release engine brake is activated, excessive force from gas flow acts on the turbocharger …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2000
22 Aug 2000 33 units affected Ref JP-1106640

In the braking system, improper routing of the left front wheel brake pipe may interfere with the upper arm of the independent suspension. Continued use in this condition may cause damage to …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 1997–1998
22 Aug 2000 244 units affected Ref JP-1106632

In the braking system, the welding of the mounting bracket for the air charge pipe that supplies air to the air tank is defective. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1997–1998
22 Aug 2000 472 units affected Ref JP-1106631

The stabilizer bar (anti-roll bar) of the rear axle suspension has improper geometry and/or fastening. Continued use in this condition may cause the stabilizer mounting point to interfere with the inside of …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1997–1998
22 Aug 2000 1161 units affected Ref JP-1106620

Improper torque on bolts assembling the fuel tank retention brackets (tank support, tank support bracket) to the vehicle frame may cause bolt loosening and fracture, risking fuel tank detachment in worst case.

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 1995–1998

Mitsubishi: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
22 Aug 2000 32371 units affected Ref JP-1106610

The spot welds between the fuel tank top plate and baffle plate may be defective. Continued use in this condition could cause cracks to develop at the spot weld location, potentially resulting …

Mitsubishi Emerode 1994–1995 Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1995

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.