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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2 Mar 1999 2081 units affected Ref JP-1207190

In the windshield wiper system, the solder joints on the electrical circuit board that controls the motor for blade operation are defective. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop …

Chevrolet Tahoe Sport 1994–1996 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado 1994–1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 1994–1996
25 Feb 1999 1089 units affected Ref JP-1105540

The brake tubes in the braking system lack sufficient weather resistance. Continued use in this condition will reduce the strength of the brake tubes, creating a risk of easy fracture. In the …

Nissan - 1998–1999
25 Feb 1999 32979 units affected Ref JP-1105530

Certain fuel cut devices in the fuel system have insufficient waterproofing on the internal electromagnet. Continued use in this condition may cause the internal coil to break, preventing engine startup.

Nissan Condor 1995–1999
25 Feb 1999 295 units affected Ref JP-1105520

In the fuel system, the manufacturing method of the clip that holds the fuel pipe from the engine injection pump is improper, causing cracks to develop in the clip area during assembly. …

Isuzu Elf 1998
25 Feb 1999 11880 units affected Ref JP-1105510

In the fuel system, the sealing material shape of the fuel cock attached to the fuel tank is improper. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage from the fuel …

Suzuki Address 1998 Suzuki Address 110 1998

BMW: Engine Assembly

Fire risk
18 Feb 1999 380 units affected Ref JP-1207180

The intake manifold between the engine and air cleaner is improperly mounted. Continued use in this condition may cause backfire during engine startup, leading to detachment of the intake manifold and failure …

BMW BMW R 1100 S 1998
9 Feb 1999 153 units affected Ref JP-1207172

Certain vehicles have improper clearance between the sound insulation material mounted on the inside of the engine hood and the drum section of the throttle that controls engine speed. Continued use in …

Audi Audi A3 1.8T 1998
9 Feb 1999 9723 units affected Ref JP-1207171

The engine control unit program that regulates fuel injection quantity and related parameters is inappropriate. As a result, when decelerating while air conditioning is in use, engine speed may become unstable, potentially …

Audi Audi 80 2.6 E 1994–1997 Audi Audi A4 2.6 1994–1997 Audi Audi A6 2.6 1994–1997 Audi Audi Cabriolet 1994–1997
2 Feb 1999 362 units affected Ref JP-1105500

The engine fan belt tension adjustment mounting bracket lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the bracket to fracture, resulting in fan belt looseness and potential engine overheating in …

Isuzu Gala 1996–1998
29 Jan 1999 53008 units affected Ref JP-1105490

Improper attachment of the shift cable connecting the transmission and shift lever may cause stiff shift operation. Continued use in this condition may result in breakage of the inner strands within the …

Daihatsu Hijet 1994–1997 Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van 1994–1997

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
28 Jan 1999 653 units affected Ref JP-1207150

Due to improper electrical circuit design, actuation of various relays may generate abnormal voltage in the airbag circuit, and in the worst case, the driver-side airbag may deploy unexpectedly.

Porsche 911 GT2 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 1996 +2 more
21 Jan 1999 1411 units affected Ref JP-1207160

In the braking system, the rubber hose connecting the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir tank has an improper shape. If use continues in this condition, the connection connector may be …

Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS 16V 1998 Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V 1998
21 Jan 1999 6390 units affected Ref JP-1105480

Front brake hoses are not properly secured in their retaining brackets on some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake hose to contact and be damaged by the front …

Yamaha Yamaha Grand Axis YA100W 1998–1999
19 Jan 1999 464 units affected Ref JP-1207140

The horn's wiring connector contains improper sealing material. Continued use in this condition may allow water ingress during rain-soaked driving, causing internal circuit board disconnection and horn failure, or circuit board short-circuit …

サターン( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Saturn Coupe SC2 1997 サターン( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Saturn Sedan SL2 1997
19 Jan 1999 1617 units affected Ref JP-1105470

In the primary braking system of vehicles equipped with a traction control device (TRC) that prevents wheel slip on low-friction road surfaces, the rear wheel brake pipe connections in the dual-circuit brake …

Toyota Harrier 1997–1998

Toyota: Wiring

Fuel leak
19 Jan 1999 7071 units affected Ref JP-1105460

The electrical wiring for the rear-seat fuel pump has improper routing, causing contact with the metal frame of the rear seat. Continued use in this condition may result in damage to the …

Toyota Vista 1998
12 Jan 1999 1926 units affected Ref JP-1207130

The ignition switch of the engine starting device has an improperly designed accessory circuit. Continued use in this condition may cause plastic components inside the switch to melt, interrupting current flow to …

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-IS/C 1993–1998 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-I 1993–1998 Harley-Davidson FLHTC-US/C 1993–1998 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU 1993–1998 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1993–1998 +4 more
12 Jan 1999 312 units affected Ref JP-1207120

The sound-deadening material installed on the inner surface of the hood has insufficient water resistance. Continued use in this condition may cause the material to deform and interfere with the throttle linkage …

Jaguar XJ12 1993–1994 Jaguar Sovereign V12 1993–1994 ダイムラー Daimler Majestic V12 1993–1994
22 Dec 1998 70 units affected Ref JP-1105450

Emergency signal equipment may not be installed.

Subaru Legacy 1998

BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
17 Dec 1998 186 units affected Ref JP-1207110

The fuel pump in the fuel tank and the fuel tank lack sufficient sealing. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage in the worst case.

BMW BMW K1200RS 1997

Honda: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
10 Dec 1998 22 units affected Ref JP-2101340

Due to inappropriate programming in the computer controlling the motor, when driving in the mid-to-high speed range (80 km/h or above) with low battery voltage and the accelerator pedal is slightly released, …

Honda EVPLUS 1996–1998

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
8 Dec 1998 937 units affected Ref JP-2201330

Due to inadequate waterproofing of the airbag deployment control computer, if large quantities of water enter the vehicle interior, electrical circuits within the computer may short circuit, potentially causing unintended airbag deployment.

キャデラック Eldorado Touring Coupe 1994–1995 キャデラック Concours 1994–1995 キャデラック Seville Touring Sedan 1994–1995
8 Dec 1998 527 units affected Ref JP-1207100

The exhaust gas recirculation valve in the carbon monoxide and other emission prevention device is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause the valve to corrode and malfunction, …

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1997–1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible 1997–1998
1 Dec 1998 6390 units affected Ref JP-1207090

In the driver and front passenger seat belts, the positioning of the slot for attaching the belt to the intermediate guide is inappropriate, which may cause the belt to become pinched in …

ローバー Rover MGF 1.8 I 1996–1998 ローバー Rover MGF 1.8 I VVC 1996–1998

Ford: Cooling System

Fire risk
26 Nov 1998 189 units affected Ref JP-1207080

The headlight switch in the lighting system has an improper internal structure. Continued use in this condition causes electrical resistance to increase at the internal contacts, and in worst-case scenarios, the switch …

Ford Lincoln Mark VIII 2-door Sedan 1992–1993
26 Nov 1998 3895 units affected Ref JP-1207072

Some rubber hoses used in the engine cooling system lack sufficient durability. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks in the rubber hose, leading to coolant leakage and risk of engine …

Ford Taurus 1991–1994 Ford Ford Taurus 5-Door Station Wagon 1991–1994

Ford: Headlights

Fire risk
26 Nov 1998 2500 units affected Ref JP-1207071

The headlight switch in the lighting system has an improper internal structure. Continued use in this condition may cause electrical resistance to increase at the switch contacts, and in the worst case, …

Ford Taurus 1992–1993 Ford Lincoln Continental 1992–1993
26 Nov 1998 67766 units affected Ref JP-1105440

In the front axle actuator of four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, some washers assembled on the pinion gear have manufacturing defects. If the vehicle continues to be used in …

Toyota Ipsum 1996 Toyota Corona 1996 Toyota Toyota RAV4 L 1996 Toyota Toyota Camry 1996 Toyota Toyota Carina 1996 +2 more

Komatsu: A/T

24 Nov 1998 48 units affected Ref JP-2101320

The forward/reverse selector switch inside the forward/reverse shift lever of the power transmission system may have manufacturing defects. If operation continues in this condition, the reverse-side electrical circuit may become energized even …

小松 - 1997

Suzuki: Fuel hose/pipe

Fuel leak
17 Nov 1998 430 units affected Ref JP-1105430

The fuel hose connecting the fuel pump discharge port to the fuel filter inside the fuel tank has an improper shape, which in the worst case could cause the hose to detach, …

Suzuki GSX-R750 1998 Suzuki TL1000R 1998

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.