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
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10558 recalls on record · page 347 of 352

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Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Brakes
11 Jan 1996 668 units affected Ref JP-1104540

Bolts at the junction between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe may have insufficient tightening, causing looseness and resulting in exhaust gas leakage. Furthermore, the leaked exhaust gas may expose the nylon …

Isuzu GIGA Tractor 1995

Ford: Door

14 Dec 1995 378 units affected Ref JP-2200960

Improper welding exists in the bracket that attaches the support rod when opening the rear door. Continued use in this condition may cause the bracket to detach, and in the worst case, …

Ford Explorer 4WD 2-Door Station Wagon 1990–1992 Ford Explorer 4WD 4-Door Station Wagon 1990–1992

Ford: Door

14 Dec 1995 3225 units affected Ref JP-2200950

Improper welding exists in the bracket that mounts the support rod when the rear door is opened. If use continues in this condition, the bracket may detach, and in the worst case, …

Ford Azlée 1992–1995 Ford Explorer 1992–1995
14 Dec 1995 77 units affected Ref JP-1205760

Due to improper shape of the hood secondary latch mechanism, if the primary latch is released for any reason, the hood may open without stopping at the secondary latch position.

Ford Lincoln Town Car 4-Door Sedan 1991–1992

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
28 Nov 1995 5 units affected Ref JP-1205750

The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter and fuel pipe in the engine compartment is mounted improperly. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuel hose to contact and become damaged …

Porsche 911 Turbo 1995

Volvo: Wiring

Fire risk
16 Nov 1995 3349 units affected Ref JP-1205740

The electrical wiring routing from the battery to the starter motor is improperly installed on right-hand drive vehicles, causing interference with the front crossmember. Continued use in this condition may damage the …

Volvo Volvo 760 GLE 1987–1990 Volvo Volvo 760 GLE Estate 1987–1990
16 Nov 1995 1231 units affected Ref JP-1205730

Some idler pulleys that tension the auxiliary drive belt mounted on the front of the engine have insufficient strength, resulting in surface cracks on the idler pulley. Continued use in this condition …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 SE 1995 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1995

Peugeot: Airbag

Airbag
31 Oct 1995 32 units affected Ref JP-2200940

The internal contacts of the rotary switch powering the airbag control unit integrated in the steering wheel may wear and cause poor contact. In the event of a frontal collision, the airbag …

Peugeot Peugeot 605 SV 3.0 1994
19 Oct 1995 5744 units affected Ref JP-1205720

The connection between the cap that seals the molding hole required during injection molding of the plastic fuel tank and the baffle plate (fuel slosh prevention plate) connected inside it has insufficient …

Renault Express GTL 1985–1992 Renault Super 5 AT 3-door 1985–1992 Renault Super 5 AT 5-door Automatic 1985–1992 Renault Super 5 GL 1985–1992 Renault Super 5 GTL 1985–1992 +9 more
17 Oct 1995 470 units affected Ref JP-1104530

On vehicles with a wheelbase of 2810 mm, due to improper structure of the power transmission system, the propeller shaft may experience abnormal vibration at maximum speed, and in worst cases, the …

Mazda Titan 1995
28 Sep 1995 22 units affected Ref JP-1205710

The mounting method of the lock button (resin) on the shift cable length adjustment device of the automatic transmission is improper. Continued use in this condition may cause the lock button to …

Chevrolet Tahoe Sport 1994
14 Sep 1995 276 units affected Ref JP-1205702

Improper routing of electrical wiring to the gear-change motor may cause insulation degradation and short-circuiting during continued use. In worst-case scenarios, gear shifting may not occur when the shift lever is operated, …

Bentley Eight 1991–1995 Bentley Continental 1991–1995 Bentley Continental R 1991–1995 Bentley Turbo R LWB 1991–1995 Bentley Turbo R SWB 1991–1995 +10 more
14 Sep 1995 20 units affected Ref JP-1205701

The floor attachment fitting of the front seat belt may have insufficient strength due to manufacturing defects. In the event of excessive impact from an accident or similar incident, the attachment fitting …

Bentley Continental R 1991–1995
6 Sep 1995 208 units affected Ref JP-1104520

In vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,180 mm, the improper structure of the power transmission system causes the propeller shaft to exhibit abnormal vibration at maximum vehicle speed. In the worst case, …

Mazda Titan 1995
3 Aug 1995 8833 units affected Ref JP-2100930

The center stand attachment bolts to the engine case bottom were set with improper fastening torque. Repeated use involving strong vibrations, such as repeatedly revving at high RPM with the stand deployed, …

Suzuki Vexstar 1994–1995 Suzuki Vexstar 150 1994–1995

Saab: M/T

3 Aug 1995 34 units affected Ref JP-1205690

Some vehicles have improper positioning adjustment of the linkage rod connecting the manual transmission and shift lever, such that even when the shift lever is placed in the reverse position, the gear …

サーブ 900 1993–1994
3 Aug 1995 826 units affected Ref JP-1205680

Water ingress into the wiring connector of the pressure switch controlling the brake booster hydraulic pump can accumulate and cause corrosion of connector pins. In the worst case, the booster hydraulic pump …

サーブ 9000 1991–1992
3 Aug 1995 7056 units affected Ref JP-1104510

Diesel engine timing belts (belts that rotate the camshaft) may have oil residue from pulley molding operations adhering to them, causing the belt to swell and develop excessive tension. Continued use in …

Mazda Bongo Friendee 1995 ニホンフォード Freida 1995
25 Jul 1995 610 units affected Ref JP-1205670

Some brake hoses connecting the master cylinder of the main brake system and the hydraulic pump for assistance have defective crimped connections at the pipe fittings. Continued use in this condition may …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 SE 1995 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1995
20 Jul 1995 5471 units affected Ref JP-2200920

The thrust bearing washer supporting the screw portion of the jack mounted in the trunk has insufficient strength due to manufacturing defects in some units. Continued use in this condition may result …

Volvo Volvo 850 1994–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT 1994–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 GLT Estate 1994–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 Estate 1994–1995 Volvo Volvo 850 Turbo 1994–1995 +1 more

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
20 Jul 1995 8095 units affected Ref JP-2200910

Some vehicles lack the actuation control lever, a component internal to the airbag. In the event of a frontal collision or similar accident, the airbag may fail to deploy.

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1994–1995
20 Jul 1995 1204 units affected Ref JP-1205660

Some front seat belt upper attachment brackets have insufficient strength due to manufacturing defects. In the event of severe impact from a collision or similar incident, the attachment bracket may fracture, potentially …

Volvo Volvo 740 GLT Estate 1992 Volvo Volvo 740 Estate 1992 Volvo Volvo 940 1992 Volvo Volvo 940 GLE Estate 1992 Volvo Volvo 940 Estate 1992 +2 more
18 Jul 1995 7 units affected Ref JP-1205650

Some vehicles have an improperly secured lock pin (hairpin clip) on the retainer that secures the pushrod between the brake pedal and brake master cylinder. If this lock pin is missing, the …

Ford Taurus 1994
27 Jun 1995 2982 units affected Ref JP-1205640

The body case material of the engine kill sensor (kill switch device that stops the engine upon rollover) is inappropriate. Over extended periods, damper oil sealed within the case depletes, causing the …

Honda Gold Wing 1988–1993

Honda: NR

27 Jun 1995 191 units affected Ref JP-1104500

The engine kill sensor body case (activated upon rollover) uses inappropriate material. Over time, damper oil sealed within the case decreases, causing the device to malfunction. In worst-case scenarios, excessive impact from …

Honda NR 1992–1993
8 Jun 1995 9546 units affected Ref JP-1104490

Improper heat treatment was applied during the manufacturing process of rear-drive chain components, and defective units have been mixed into production. Continued use in this condition may result in chain breakage under …

Kawasaki ZXR400 1994–1995 Kawasaki ZXR750 1994–1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R400 1994–1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1994–1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1994–1995 +1 more
6 Jun 1995 5227 units affected Ref JP-1104480

The V-belt driving the alternator of the engine has insufficient strength. Continued operation in this condition may cause cracking of the belt, and in the worst case, breakage may occur at relatively …

Mazda Capella Wagon 1994–1995 ニホンフォード Telstar Wagon 1994–1995

Ford: Seat

Fire risk
25 May 1995 469 units affected Ref JP-1205630

The wiring harness for the front-seat power lumbar support (lumbar adjustment mechanism) is bundled together with steel wire in the seat cushion using cable ties. The wire's sharp end contacts the harness, …

Ford Mustang 1993–1994

AMC/Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
25 May 1995 2014 units affected Ref JP-1205620

The rubber gasket between the fuel pump and fuel tank may be tightened with uneven torque. Continued use in this condition could cause cracks in the gasket, leading to fuel leakage. In …

AMC Jeep Wrangler 1986–1993 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1986–1993

Nissan: A/T

23 May 1995 103 units affected Ref JP-1104470

The electronic control unit that regulates hydraulic pressure in the automatic transmission contains programming defects. When a deteriorated battery is subjected to high electrical load from medical equipment during engine start, the …

Nissan Atlas High-Roof Emergency Vehicle 1992–1994

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.