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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Renault: Airbags

Airbag
7 Apr 1998 73 units affected Ref JP-1206750

Improper grounding of airbag devices in the driver and passenger seats may cause static electricity discharged from occupants' bodies during entry/exit to trigger automatic airbag deployment in worst-case scenarios.

Renault Laguna 1997–1998
24 Mar 1998 15 units affected Ref JP-2101200

On vehicles equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) brake force control, the rear brake piping is connected in reverse (left and right). When ABS operates, braking effectiveness may be significantly reduced in …

Hino Hino Rainbow 1995–1997
24 Mar 1998 32 units affected Ref JP-1105120

Improper manufacturing of the shift fork in the electronic control transmission of the power transmission system may result in shift fork fracture during continued use. Even with the shift operation switch positioned …

Isuzu GIGA 1997–1998

Nissan/Isuzu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
26 Feb 1998 7906 units affected Ref JP-1105110

Inadequate performance of the fuel injection pump in the fuel system may result in sustained low engine speed. Continued operation in this condition may cause flywheel or clutch cover failure, potentially resulting …

Isuzu Fargo 1997 Nissan Caravan 1997
24 Feb 1998 388 units affected Ref JP-1206740

The accelerator wire adjustment nut, which regulates engine speed, is improperly installed. During accelerator operation, the adjustment nut may detach from the mounting bracket in the worst case, resulting in inability to …

Jaguar KX8 Convertible 1997–1998 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 1997–1998 Jaguar XJ8 Executive 3.2 1997–1998 Jaguar XJ8 Executive 4.0 1997–1998 Jaguar XJR8 4.0 S/C 1997–1998 +3 more

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 1998 650 units affected Ref JP-2201190

Due to an improper internal circuit in the airbag control module, the airbag may deploy when the ignition switch is operated.

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996–1997 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1996–1997
17 Feb 1998 73 units affected Ref JP-1206730

The rear brake pipe of the braking system is improperly mounted. Continued operation in this condition may result in cracks developing in the brake pipe due to vibration during driving, leading to …

Chevrolet Blazer LS 1997

Cadillac: ABS

Brakes
17 Feb 1998 1009 units affected Ref JP-1206720

Due to improper programming in the brake system computer, ABS may activate unnecessarily during normal braking when ABS operation is not required, potentially extending braking distance in worst-case scenarios.

キャデラック Eldorado Touring Coupe 1997 キャデラック Concours 1997 キャデラック Seville Touring Sedan 1997 キャデラック Seville Luxury Sedan 1997

BMW: Power Steering

Steering
16 Feb 1998 13377 units affected Ref JP-1206710

The power steering pump pulley in the steering system is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop around the pulley mounting bolts, and in the …

BMW BMW 320iA/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iA/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 323iAR/4 1994–1995 +13 more
16 Feb 1998 1982 units affected Ref JP-1206700

The bulb retaining bracket material in the headlight and front fog light fixtures is inappropriate. Continued use in this condition may cause the bracket to deform due to heat, and in the …

BMW BMW 840iA 1989–1993 BMW BMW 850IA 1989–1993
5 Feb 1998 126981 units affected Ref JP-2101180

Certain fuel pump relay terminals in the engine carburetor controller have inadequate solder joints. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks in the solder, resulting in poor electrical contact and potentially …

Mazda Carol 1991–1993
5 Feb 1998 388114 units affected Ref JP-2101170

Certain fuel pump relay terminals in the carburetor controller of the engine have inadequate solder quantity. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the solder joint, resulting in …

Suzuki Alto 1990–1993 Suzuki Cervo 1990–1993
5 Feb 1998 10603 units affected Ref JP-1105090

Some rubber hoses used in the engine cooling system have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the rubber hose, resulting in coolant leakage and, in …

Mazda Carol 1996–1997
5 Feb 1998 94013 units affected Ref JP-1105080

Some rubber hoses used in the engine cooling system have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the rubber hose, leading to coolant leakage and risk …

Mazda AZ Wagon 1996–1997 Mazda Scrum 1996–1997 Suzuki Alto 1996–1997 Suzuki Every 1996–1997 Suzuki Cappuccino 1996–1997 +4 more

Subaru: A/T

29 Jan 1998 544 units affected Ref JP-1105100

In four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with 3-speed automatic transmissions, some units have insufficient oil lubrication, which can cause bearing damage inside the transfer case. Continued operation in this condition may result in …

Subaru Sambar 1997–1998

Renault: Airbag

Airbag
27 Jan 1998 256 units affected Ref JP-2201160

Some airbag control units are overly sensitive to deceleration, and may deploy the airbag in response to sudden braking or minor collision impacts.

Renault Safran 1995–1996 Renault Laguna 1995–1996

Yamaha YV50

27 Jan 1998 15174 units affected Ref JP-1105072

On vehicles equipped with a side stand, the spring attachment structure of the side stand is inadequate. In the worst case, the spring may detach, causing the safety device to activate and …

Yamaha Yamaha YV50 1997–1998
27 Jan 1998 15174 units affected Ref JP-1105071

The fuel tank cap structure in the fuel system is improper. Continued use in this condition may result in pressure loss inside the tank in the worst case, leading to fuel supply …

Yamaha Yamaha YV50 1997–1998

Toyota: Starting Device

Fire risk
27 Jan 1998 84714 units affected Ref JP-1105060

The electromagnetic switch that controls power supply to the starter motor has improper terminal assembly. When conductive liquid contacts the switch, it can infiltrate the terminal area and cause short circuits. Continued …

Toyota Crown Majesta 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Aristo 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Celsior 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Soarer 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Ambulance 1995–1997
22 Jan 1998 70 units affected Ref JP-1206690

Improper welding at the pivot point of the rear-wheel brake pedal in the braking system may cause the welded section to separate during braking, potentially resulting in rear-wheel brake failure.

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Cushion Injection 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard 1997 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Glide Classic 1997 +3 more
22 Jan 1998 3501 units affected Ref JP-1105050

In the powertrain, the fastening structure between the rear axle casing and differential carrier is inadequate. When subjected to repeated severe acceleration and deceleration, bolts at the fastening location may loosen, causing …

Mazda Bongo 1987–1997 Nissan Vanette 1987–1997
22 Jan 1998 185 units affected Ref JP-1105040

In the manual transmission of the power transmission system, due to improper dimensions of the double-engagement prevention mechanism, transmission gears may remain engaged despite the shift lever being in the neutral position …

Mazda Bongo 1997 Mazda Bongo Brawny 1997 Mazda Eunos Roadster 1997 Nissan Vanette 1997
22 Jan 1998 13897 units affected Ref JP-1105030

In engines equipped with a supercharger and intake air cooler, some fuel filters have manufacturing defects. If use continues in this condition, in the worst case, cracks may develop in the fuel …

Hino Hino Ranger 1994–1997

Nissan: Engine Block

Fire risk
22 Jan 1998 14423 units affected Ref JP-1105020

In the PTC heater that heats the intake air of the engine, some units have insufficient connector terminal connections. Continued use in this condition may result in the connector burning out in …

Nissan Caravan 1993–1997 Nissan Hommy 1993–1997

Bentley: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Jan 1998 21 units affected Ref JP-1206680

Improper routing of battery wiring in the electrical system causes interference with steel sheet metal in the rear trunk. Continued use in this condition may result in insulation damage to the wiring, …

Bentley Azlée 1995–1997

Volvo: Other (Gas/Noise)

Fire risk
13 Jan 1998 178 units affected Ref JP-1206670

The sound-dampening baffle plate of the noise prevention device has insufficient heat resistance, and the exhaust pipe connection joint is fastened improperly. This allows exhaust gas to leak, causing soot accumulation on …

Volvo F16 1989–1995
8 Jan 1998 35 units affected Ref JP-1105010

The brake pipe for the left front wheel of the braking system has an inadequate shape, providing insufficient vibration durability margin. Continued use in this condition may result in breakage of the …

Nissan - 1995
22 Dec 1997 4994 units affected Ref JP-1105000

Due to improper electrical wiring in the electrical system, voltage drops when battery charge is insufficient, which may result in insufficient headlight luminous intensity in the worst case.

Yamaha Yamaha FZ400 1997
19 Dec 1997 6532 units affected Ref JP-1206650

The wiring board in the audio unit of the sound system may have damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short-circuiting between capacitor terminals, leading …

Porsche 911 Carrera 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1990–1995 +10 more

Nissan: Engine General

Brakes
18 Dec 1997 2278 units affected Ref JP-1104990

The vacuum pump hose attached to the alternator (charging generator) on the engine has an improper shape. When the fan belt tension is adjusted at the alternator, this hose becomes deformed. If …

Nissan Condor 1995–1997 Nissan Condor S 1995–1997

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.