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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18 Dec 1997 40 units affected Ref JP-1104980

Manufacturing defects exist in the input-side gear of the transmission within the power transmission device. Continued operation in this condition may result in damage to the meshing 2nd-speed gear in the worst …

Kawasaki Vulcan1500Drifter 1997

Saab: 900 / 9000

Fire risk
17 Dec 1997 1975 units affected Ref JP-1206660

The wiring board of the audio unit in the sound system may have damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. If use continues in this condition, the capacitor terminals may short circuit, …

サーブ 900 1992–1996 サーブ 9000 1992–1996
17 Dec 1997 1911 units affected Ref JP-1206640

In the audio unit wiring circuit board of the audio equipment, capacitors are damaged due to improper manufacturing process. If used continuously in this condition, short circuits may occur between capacitor terminals, …

Ford Taurus 5-Door Station Wagon 1991–1993 Ford Probe 1991–1993
17 Dec 1997 5087 units affected Ref JP-1206630

The audio unit's wiring board in the sound equipment has damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in excessive …

Citroen AX 1991–1994 Citroen BX 1991–1994 Citroen XM 1991–1994 Citroen ZX 1991–1994
17 Dec 1997 6764 units affected Ref JP-1104970

The audio unit's wiring board in the acoustic equipment contains capacitors that may be damaged due to improper manufacturing process. Continued use in this condition may cause a short circuit between the …

Mazda Bongo 1992–1994 ニホンフォード Spectron 1992–1994 ユーノス Cargo 1992–1994
16 Dec 1997 3308 units affected Ref JP-1206620

In the audio unit wiring board of the acoustic equipment, capacitors are damaged due to inadequate manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in …

オペル Omega 1990–1992 オペル Senator 1990–1992 オペル Vectra 1990–1992

Isuzu: Gemini / Piazza

Fire risk
16 Dec 1997 840 units affected Ref JP-1104960

The audio unit wiring board in the sound equipment has damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in excessive …

Isuzu Gemini 1991–1993 Isuzu Piazza 1991–1993
16 Dec 1997 275 units affected Ref JP-1104950

The brake hose routing in the braking system is improper, causing interference with the engine emergency stop cable in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may result in air leakage and …

Isuzu GIGA 1996–1997
11 Dec 1997 10998 units affected Ref JP-1104940

The Active Stability Control System (ASC) brake control function may malfunction due to a defect in the brake control program, potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness in severe cases.

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997
27 Nov 1997 73481 units affected Ref JP-1206610

The radiator tank cap of the cooling system is defective. Continued use in this condition may cause pressure to build up within the cooling system, resulting in coolant leakage from the in-cabin …

BMW BMW 318i 1985–1992 BMW BMW 318iA 1985–1992 BMW BMW 320i 1985–1992 BMW BMW 320iA 1985–1992 BMW BMW 320iA Cabriolet 1985–1992 +5 more

Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
27 Nov 1997 62 units affected Ref JP-1206600

When holes were drilled in the floor panel to install anti-flip brackets for the third-row removable seats, some fuel tanks located beneath the floor panel were damaged. In the worst case, this …

Chrysler Chrysler Grand Voyager 1997 Chrysler Chrysler Voyager 1997
27 Nov 1997 67 units affected Ref JP-1104930

Some units have insufficient clearance between the front-wheel brake piping of the braking system and the hydraulic piping of the steering system. Continued operation in this state may cause interference due to …

小松メック Komatsu WA350-3 1997
25 Nov 1997 3419 units affected Ref JP-1104920

Certain steering column shaft assemblies (main shaft and coupling) have inadequate welds. In the worst case, continued operation with this defect may cause the weld to separate, resulting in loss of steering …

Honda Accord 1997 Honda Accord Wagon 1997 Isuzu Aska 1997
21 Nov 1997 66 units affected Ref JP-1206593

A portion of the computer program controlling the electronic throttle control system and other systems that regulate engine speed is improper. In the worst case, the throttle valve may fully close, potentially …

Chevrolet Chevrolet 1997
20 Nov 1997 37 units affected Ref JP-1206592

The energy-absorbing function of the impact-absorbing seat belt is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may result in increased chest load on occupants in the event of collision or similar impact.

Chevrolet Chevrolet 1997

Chevrolet: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
20 Nov 1997 36 units affected Ref JP-1206591

Some vehicles have cracks in the seal between the fuel pump and fuel tank. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage from the fuel pump mounting area, potentially leading …

Chevrolet Chevrolet 1997
20 Nov 1997 2548 units affected Ref JP-1206580

The surface treatment of the throttle lever bush (a cylindrical bearing fitted inside the hole that controls engine speed) is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause the bush to corrode, …

サーブ 900 1993–1997
18 Nov 1997 103369 units affected Ref JP-2101150

Some steering column lower bearing support pipes have manufacturing defects. Continued use in high-temperature conditions may reduce adhesive strength between the bearing and column pipe, potentially causing the bearing to disengage, resulting …

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997
18 Nov 1997 1264 units affected Ref JP-1104910

The interference fit between the crossshaft and mounting bracket of the transmission mechanism in the power transmission system is insufficient, which may cause the crossshaft to disengage from the mounting bracket, potentially …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 1993–1997

Mitsubishi: Engine General

Fuel leak
18 Nov 1997 22890 units affected Ref JP-1104900

The fuel passage machining finish of the high-pressure fuel pump that supplies fuel to the engine is defective. Continued use in this condition may cause foreign matter (aluminum particles) to adhere within …

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
13 Nov 1997 17918 units affected Ref JP-1206570

The airbag device installed in the steering wheel of the steering mechanism has improper grounding. Static electricity discharged from the driver's body during entry and exit may cause the airbag to deploy …

Audi Audi 80 2.0 E 1994–1996 Audi Audi 80 2.6 E 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 1.8 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 2.6 1994–1996 +9 more
13 Nov 1997 373 units affected Ref JP-1206560

The bolt at the steering shaft coupling of the steering mechanism interferes with the brake pipe in some vehicles. Continued operation in this condition may result in brake pipe damage, brake fluid …

Bentley Azure 1993–1997 Bentley Continental 1993–1997 Bentley Continental R 1993–1997 Bentley Continental T 1993–1997 Bentley Turbo R 1993–1997 +17 more
13 Nov 1997 7799 units affected Ref JP-1206550

The parking brake lever grip and brake release button at the grip tip have insufficient clearance. When operating the parking brake lever, the brake release button may not return, potentially causing the …

Ford Taurus 1995–1996 Ford Taurus SHO 1995–1996
23 Oct 1997 3099 units affected Ref JP-2201140

In vehicles equipped with brake assist (a device that reduces brake pedal effort during emergency braking), the sensor detecting brake pedal engagement speed has an inappropriate sensing function. This may cause brake …

Mercedes-Benz CL600 1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 Station Wagon 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 1997 Mercedes-Benz S500 1997 +5 more

Volkswagen: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
23 Oct 1997 30 units affected Ref JP-1206540

Improper assembly of the gear on the distributor drive shaft (the device that distributes electrical current to each cylinder's spark plugs) may cause the gear assembly to loosen. The loosened gear may …

Volkswagen VW Golf GLI 1997

Subaru: Engine General

Loss of control
21 Oct 1997 27557 units affected Ref JP-2101130

In turbocharged engines, there is an inappropriate section in the condition judgment program of the engine control unit for engine control, which may cause extended restart time immediately after engine stall.

Subaru Legacy 1996

Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
21 Oct 1997 7462 units affected Ref JP-1104890

Improper routing of electrical wiring in the intake air heating device for the engine causes contact with the parking brake cable in some vehicles. This damages the wiring insulation, creating a short …

Isuzu Forward 1995–1997
21 Oct 1997 52858 units affected Ref JP-1104884

Some emergency flasher switches have manufacturing defects that may prevent complete return when turned off. In the worst case, the emergency flasher may remain continuously flashing, or the turn signal may fail …

Subaru Legacy 1996
21 Oct 1997 5328 units affected Ref JP-1104883

Speedometer gears in manual transmission vehicles contain materials with inadequate properties, which may cause the gears to wear. In the worst case, the speedometer may cease to function.

Subaru Domingo 1994–1995
21 Oct 1997 15099 units affected Ref JP-1104882

The engine ground wire lacks sufficient flexibility. Engine vibration may cause the ground wire to break in the worst case, potentially preventing engine start.

Subaru Domingo 1994–1996

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.