Chrysler: Horn
JapanInadequate waterproofing inside the horn may allow water ingress, causing corrosion of the internal diaphragm and potentially resulting in horn failure.
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1992–1995
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Chrysler: Wiring
Fire risk JapanThe electrical wiring beneath the power-adjustable driver's seat is improperly installed and may become pinched between the seat spring and seat memory device. Continued use in this condition can damage the wiring …
Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995–1996
Chrysler: Headlights
JapanThe adhesive securing the headlight lens is inadequate, which may cause the lens to detach due to heat during operation and vehicle vibration, resulting in loss of focus when illuminated and reduced …
Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1992–1995
Subaru/Isuzu: Engine Block
Steering JapanCertain engine accessory drive crankshaft pulleys have insufficiently tightened mounting bolts, causing abnormal noise. Continued operation may result in bolt detachment and pulley separation, compromising power steering function and potentially causing engine …
Isuzu Aska 1988–1994
Subaru Impreza 1988–1994
Subaru Legacy 1988–1994
Audi: Airbag
Airbag JapanA defect in the gas generator of the passenger-side airbag deployment device may cause the airbag to deploy at a slower speed than intended during collision.
Audi Audi A3 1.8 1996–1997
Daihatsu: Wiring
Fire risk JapanSome turn signal operation switch units located below the steering wheel are installed in a position deviating from the correct location. During steering wheel operation, the electrical wiring of the operation switch …
Daihatsu Opti 1996
Daihatsu Mira 1996
Daihatsu Move 1996
Chevrolet: Seat Belt
JapanSome front seat belt retractors are installed in a tilted position, which may cause the seat belt locking mechanism to engage on inclined surfaces or similar terrain, preventing the seat belt from …
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible 1996
Chevrolet Camaro Sport Convertible 1996
Peugeot: Starting Device
JapanThe clutch material inside the starter of the starting device is inappropriate, which may cause the clutch to break during engine start, preventing the engine from starting.
Peugeot Peugeot 106 XSi 1996
Peugeot: Engine Block
JapanIn vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the spiral spring component structure within the auto-tensioner (tension-maintaining component) of the engine accessory drive belt is improperly designed, which may cause the auto-tensioner to fail …
Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1995–1996
Peugeot Peugeot 306 XT 1995–1996
Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1995–1996
Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1995–1996
Welding defects exist in the mounting bracket of the left footrest for rear-seat passengers. Continued use in this condition may cause the footrest to detach, potentially resulting in passenger falls.
Suzuki Desperado 1996–1997
Suzuki: Steering Wheel
Steering JapanWhen driving on uneven road surfaces, excessive impact is transmitted from the road surface to the steering wheel, which in the worst case may cause loss of steering control and rollover.
Suzuki TL1000S 1997
Ford: Steering linkage mechanism
Steering JapanSome units have insufficient lubricant (grease) fill in the ball joint portion of the Pitman arm within the steering apparatus. Continued use in this condition may cause wear at the ball joint, …
Ford Lincoln Town Car 4-Door Sedan 1994–1995
Isuzu/Honda: Pressure Control Transmission Unit
Brakes JapanThe left front wheel brake pipe is improperly mounted and may interfere with the shock absorber. Continued use in this condition risks damage to the brake pipe, potentially resulting in brake fluid …
Honda Horizon 1996–1997
Isuzu Bighorn 1996–1997
Toyota: Fuel Pump
Fuel leak JapanIn diesel vehicles, the electronically controlled fuel injection pump's solenoid valve coil wiring may have improper routing or welding defects. Continued use in this condition may cause the coil wiring to disconnect, …
Toyota Toyota Estima Lucida 1994–1995
Toyota Toyota Hiace Wagon 1994–1995
Toyota Toyota Hiace Wagon 4WD 1994–1995
Toyota Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon 1994–1995
Toyota Toyota Mark II 1994–1995
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Toyota: Cooling System
JapanThe rubber plug (drain valve) on the left side of the engine has insufficient heat resistance, which may cause cracks to develop in the rubber plug, leading to coolant leakage and potentially …
Toyota Granvia 1994–1997
Toyota Toyota Kyukyusha 4WD 1994–1997
Toyota Toyota Hiace Van 1994–1997
Toyota Toyota Hiace Van 4WD 1994–1997
Toyota Toyota Hiace Wagon 1994–1997
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Mitsubishi: Pressure Control Transmission
Brakes JapanRear wheel brake pipes contact accelerator cables and other cables on the upper left front frame of some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake pipes to be damaged …
Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 1995–1997
Mercedes-Benz: Pressure Control Transmission
Brakes JapanImproper installation of the front brake hose may cause contact between the brake hose and the inside of the tire wheel when turning the steering wheel. This may damage the brake hose, …
Mercedes-Benz CL600 1995–1997
Mercedes-Benz S320 1995–1997
Mercedes-Benz S500 1995–1997
Mercedes-Benz S500 L 1995–1997
Mercedes-Benz S600 L 1995–1997
Jaguar: Differential
JapanImproper assembly of the differential unit, a component of the power transmission system, may result in the driveshaft mounting point separating from the differential, leading to loss of vehicle mobility.
Jaguar XK8 1996–1997
Jaguar XK8 Convertible 1996–1997
Chevrolet: Fuel Tank
Fire risk JapanDue to improper geometry of the fuel tank shield, upon impact from collision or similar event, the propeller shaft may crush the fuel tank, which in the worst case could result in …
Chevrolet Blazer LS 1995–1996
Citroen: Engine Assembly
JapanIn vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the spiral spring component integrated into the auto-tensioner (a belt tension maintenance component) of the engine accessory drive belt has an inadequate structure. This may cause …
Citroen ZX 1995–1996
Citroen Xantia 1995–1996
Citroën: Engine Block
JapanIn vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the spiral spring component structure within the auto-tensioner (tension maintenance component) of the engine accessory drive belt is inadequate, causing the auto-tensioner to fracture, which in …
Citroen ZX 1995–1996
Citroen Xantia 1995–1996
Nissan: Engine Block
JapanCertain engine cylinder blocks contain casting defects. Continued operation under high engine load may cause cracks to develop in the cylinder block, allowing combustion gases to enter the cooling water passages within …
Nissan Avenir 1996–1997
Nissan Serena 1996–1997
Nissan Largo 1996–1997
The ventilation structure of the front differential (front axle differential) for four-wheel-drive vehicles is inadequate. At high speeds, lubricating oil may leak from the ventilation valve, causing a reduction in lubricant level, …
Daihatsu Delta Van 1996–1997
Daihatsu Delta Wagon 1996–1997
Toyota Town Ace Noah 1996–1997
Toyota Town Ace Van 1996–1997
Toyota Toyota Estima 1996–1997
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Ford: Exhaust Pipe
JapanCertain vehicles have defective welds at the exhaust pipe joint located behind the secondary muffler in the undercarriage center. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop at the welded …
Ford Probe 1992–1993
Aston Martin: Other (Control Device)
Brakes JapanThe bulb failure check circuit for the brake fluid leak warning light is incorrectly wired, causing it not to illuminate when the ignition switch is turned on in some vehicles.
Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 1996
Isuzu/Honda: Axle Shaft
Wheel / axle JapanSome front axles lack a washer or retaining screw on the hub nut that secures the hub bearing. This can cause hub bearing looseness, potentially resulting in loss of vehicle mobility.
Honda Horizon 1996
Isuzu MU 1996
Isuzu Bighorn 1996
Rover: Door
Loss of control JapanDue to defective attachment of the glass guide frame inside the driver's door, the door lock mechanism may have improper engagement. In the worst case, the door could open while the vehicle …
ローバー Land Rover Discovery Tdi 1995–1996
Rover/Honda: Door
Loss of control JapanDefective installation of the glass guide frame inside the driver's door may result in poor engagement of the door lock mechanism, which in worst case could cause the door to open while …
Honda Crossroad 1995–1996
ローバー Land Rover Discovery V8i 1995–1996
Chevrolet: Seat Belt
JapanThe cover shape of the rear seat belt buckle (receiving side) is improper, which may cause the cover to shift and interfere with the internal mechanism of the buckle, potentially preventing the …
Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 1990–1991
Alfa Romeo: Seat Belt
JapanThe seat belt warning light installed in the driver's seat extinguishes after a fixed period following engine start, regardless of whether the driver's seat belt is fastened or unfastened, resulting in a …
Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 1995–1996
Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 164 Super 3.0 12V 1995–1996
Alfa Romeo Alfa 164 Super 3.0 24V 1995–1996
Alfa Romeo Alfa GTV 2.0 V6 12V Turbo 1995–1996
Alfa Romeo Alfa Spider 2.0 TS 16V 1995–1996
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.