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 338 of 352

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Honda: Engine General

Fire risk
17 Sep 1998 60 units affected Ref JP-1206990

In the engine compartment air conditioning electrical wiring, improper routing of the compressor wiring causes interference with the power supply wiring. In some cases, corrosion-preventive grease seeps from the power supply wiring …

Honda Accord Coupe 1995–1996

Citroen: Airbag

Airbag
10 Sep 1998 137 units affected Ref JP-2201290

The center console and sound-deadening material in certain vehicles interfere with the airbag control device in the passenger compartment, potentially affecting the impact wave sensor within the control device. This may cause …

Citroen Xsara 1997–1998
10 Sep 1998 20397 units affected Ref JP-1105300

Improper attachment of the vehicle body to the frame causes the front brake tube to be deformed and strongly interfere with the grommet at the wheelhouse panel through-hole. Continued use in this …

Mitsubishi Challenger 1996–1998
10 Sep 1998 79 units affected Ref JP-1105290

In the fuel mixer (carburetor) that supplies fuel to the engine, certain bearing portions of the shaft that transmits throttle opening to the automatic transmission have manufacturing defects. Repeated accelerator pedal operation …

Nissan AD 1997
3 Sep 1998 8863 units affected Ref JP-2101280

Some spare tire carrier mounting brackets lack sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the bracket, and in the worst case, the bracket may fracture and …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1992–1997
27 Aug 1998 27029 units affected Ref JP-2201272

Due to inappropriate programming in the engine control computer, engine rotation may become unstable when lightly depressing the accelerator pedal during congested traffic conditions or when driving downhill immediately after engine startup. …

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–1998

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
27 Aug 1998 17722 units affected Ref JP-2201271

Due to improper programming in the airbag control computer, airbags may deploy in the event of impact from underneath the vehicle or low-speed collision.

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–1997

Volkswagen: Wiring

Fire risk
27 Aug 1998 945 units affected Ref JP-1206980

The wiring capacity for the air conditioning pressure switch is inadequate. If the electromagnetic clutch of the air conditioning compressor deteriorates and excessive current flows through the pressure switch wiring, the wiring …

Volkswagen VW Caravelle 1984–1991 Volkswagen VW Delivery Van 1984–1991

Toyota: Horn

27 Aug 1998 10863 units affected Ref JP-1206970

The horn has inadequate water resistance. Continued use in this condition allows water to enter the horn's interior during rain driving and other wet conditions, causing internal contact corrosion. This results in …

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–1996
20 Aug 1998 4487 units affected Ref JP-1206960

In the engine ignition system, improper routing of high-voltage ignition wires can cause interference with metal piping, resulting in damage to the high-voltage ignition wires. This prevents smooth engine operation and may …

Chevrolet Astro Starcraft 2WD 1995–1998 Chevrolet Astro Starcraft 4WD 1995–1998
20 Aug 1998 1653 units affected Ref JP-1206950

In the engine ignition system, improper routing of the high-voltage ignition wiring causes interference with metal piping, damaging the high-voltage ignition wiring. This prevents smooth engine rotation and may result in catalytic …

Chevrolet Astro LT 2WD 1995–1998 Chevrolet Astro LT 4WD 1995–1998 Chevrolet Astro Gulf Stream 1995–1998

Volvo: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Aug 1998 416 units affected Ref JP-1206940

In power-operated driver and front passenger seats, electrical wiring installation is improper in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may cause damage to the wire insulation, potentially resulting in short circuit …

Volvo Volvo 780 1986–1991
30 Jul 1998 9663 units affected Ref JP-1105280

In the front-rear axle power distribution device of the power transmission system, some coupling nuts are not properly crimped. Continued use in this condition may cause the nut to loosen, potentially resulting …

Honda Horizon 1995–1998 Isuzu Vehicross 1995–1998 Isuzu Bighorn 1995–1998
30 Jul 1998 190 units affected Ref JP-1105270

The brake pipe routing in the driver's compartment of the braking system is improper in some vehicles, causing interference between the brake pipe and the parking brake lever. Continued use in this …

Isuzu Elf 1996
28 Jul 1998 6790 units affected Ref JP-1206930

Certain engine control unit circuit boards have inadequate corrosion protection. Corrosion-induced contact failure may disable the ignition system, and in worst case, cause engine shutdown with inability to restart.

Mercedes-Benz C200 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 1996
28 Jul 1998 13718 units affected Ref JP-1206920

The parking brake cable of the braking system has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result, in the worst case, in the parking brake cable breaking and the parking brake …

オペル Vectra 1996–1997 オペル Vectra Wagon 1996–1997
23 Jul 1998 155 units affected Ref JP-1206913

Some fuel hoses have improper routing with insufficient clearance between the hose band, fuel filter, and the fuel hose. Continued use in this condition may cause the hose to contact and be …

Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998
23 Jul 1998 142 units affected Ref JP-1206912

Some vehicles have improper brake line routing with insufficient clearance between the rear axle, fuel tank, and heat shield. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake lines to contact and …

Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998
23 Jul 1998 142 units affected Ref JP-1206911

The intake air mass meter straightener net mounting structure is inadequate. It may detach due to backfire or similar conditions, and in worst case scenarios, catch on the throttle valve, preventing engine …

Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998
23 Jul 1998 2569 units affected Ref JP-1206902

The intake air mass meter's straightener net attachment structure is inadequate. It may detach due to backfire or similar conditions, and in the worst case, become caught at the throttle valve, preventing …

Audi Audi A4 2.4 1996–1998 Audi Audi A4 2.4 quattro 1996–1998 Audi Audi A4 2.8 quattro 1996–1998 Audi Audi A6 2.4 1996–1998 Audi Audi A6 2.4 quattro 1996–1998 +1 more
23 Jul 1998 295 units affected Ref JP-1206901

The vehicle body panel to which the seat belt retractor for the rear outer seat is attached has insufficient strength. If the vehicle continues to be driven on rough roads in this …

Audi Audi A3 1.8T 1997–1998
23 Jul 1998 207 units affected Ref JP-1105262

In vehicles equipped with variable valve timing engines, the kickdown control programming in the automatic transmission control computer is inappropriate. When accelerating at full throttle, engine speed may rise excessively, causing acceleration …

Mazda Familia 1998
23 Jul 1998 2813 units affected Ref JP-1105261

In front-wheel drive vehicles, improper assembly of the breather hose (used to vent air during fuel filler cap removal) on the fuel tank may result in damage to the hose. Continued use …

Mazda Familia 1998
23 Jul 1998 1273 units affected Ref JP-1105250

In electronically controlled fuel injection engines, the insulation at the crankshaft speed sensor connector is inadequate. When water or other contaminants enter the connector, rotational speed detection becomes unstable, and in the …

Isuzu Bighorn 1998
17 Jul 1998 768 units affected Ref JP-1206890

Due to improper structure of the turn signal relay, the vehicle may be unable to indicate abnormal turn signal flashing to the driver in cases of turn signal wire breakage or burned-out …

ビューエル M2 Cyclone 1996–1997 ビューエル S1W White Lightning 1996–1997 ビューエル S1 Lightning 1996–1997 ビューエル S3 Thunderbolt 1996–1997
16 Jul 1998 495 units affected Ref JP-1206880

The internal structure of seat belt buckles in the driver and front passenger seats (excluding center seat) is inadequate, which may cause the buckle release button to become inoperable, potentially preventing the …

Ford Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan 1989–1990
16 Jul 1998 137 units affected Ref JP-1105240

Improper heat treatment in the manufacturing process of the rear propeller shaft in the power transmission system has resulted in some units with insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1997–1998

Mazda: Engine (Other)

Fire risk
14 Jul 1998 3204 units affected Ref JP-1105232

Certain fuel distributor supply-side pipes that distribute fuel to each cylinder have improper bulge outer diameter dimensions. If operation continues in this condition, the quick connector at the joint may detach, causing …

Mazda Familia 1998

Mazda: Other (Engine)

Fire risk
14 Jul 1998 84600 units affected Ref JP-1105231

The fuel distributor, which supplies fuel to each cylinder of the engine, has insufficiently fitted connectors at both ends. If use continues in this condition, the quick connectors at these joints may …

Mazda Familia 1998

Honda: Acty

Fire risk
9 Jul 1998 67028 units affected Ref JP-2101260

On vehicles equipped with an in-cabin air conditioning system, operating at high RPM with insufficient refrigerant may cause the compressor to seize, potentially resulting in fire.

Honda Acty 1988–1991

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.