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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24 May 1994 24994 units affected Ref JP-1205230

The ignition control unit (igniter) installed on vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injection may fail due to the effects of ozone (O₃) or heat from electrical discharge. Continued use in this condition …

Honda Accord 1990–1991 Honda Accord Coupe 1990–1991
24 May 1994 9995 units affected Ref JP-1104390

The wiring of the temperature sensor circuit for the warning lamp, which illuminates to alert the driver of an abnormality when the catalyst temperature of the gasoline engine exhaust emission control device …

Mitsubishi Pajero 1993–1994
24 May 1994 407001 units affected Ref JP-1104380

In vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injection systems, ignition control units (igniters) may deteriorate due to the effects of ozone (O3) or heat generated during discharge. If use continues in this state, …

Honda CR-X 1987–1992 Honda Accord 1987–1992 Honda Integra 1987–1992 Honda Quint Integra 1987–1992 Honda Concerto 1987–1992 +3 more
19 May 1994 170509 units affected Ref JP-1104370

The combination switch mounted on the steering column shaft has an inadequate dust-sealing method for its push-button emergency flasher switch. Continued use in this condition may allow dust and foreign matter to …

Mazda Scrum 1991–1992 Suzuki Carry 1991–1992
19 May 1994 28664 units affected Ref JP-1104360

In gasoline engine vehicles, the spot welds between the fuel tank top plate and the internal baffle plate (which prevents fuel sloshing during vibration) are inadequately designed. Pressure fluctuations inside the tank …

Mazda Familia Van 1991–1994 Mazda Familia Wagon 1991–1994 ニホンフォード Laser Van 1991–1994

Mazda/Nihon Ford: Door

Steering
19 May 1994 126774 units affected Ref JP-1104350

Under high ambient temperatures, repeated forceful operation of the driver and front passenger door handles (plastic) may cause the release rod connection point (latch release mechanism) to fracture and detach, preventing the …

Mazda Capella 1987–1994 Mazda Capella Cargo 1987–1994 Mazda Luce 1987–1994 ニホンフォード Telstar 1987–1994
17 May 1994 330501 units affected Ref JP-1104340

Certain alternators contain defective rectifiers. Under prolonged conditions of high engine compartment temperatures, such as extended stop-and-go traffic, the rectifier's resin components shrink, resulting in poor electrical circuit continuity. This can cause …

Toyota Toyota Camry 1989–1990 Toyota Toyota Camry 4WD 1989–1990 Toyota Toyota Carina 1800 1989–1990 Toyota Toyota Carina ED 1800 1989–1990 Toyota Toyota Carina ED 2000 1989–1990 +5 more
25 Apr 1994 606 units affected Ref JP-1205220

The spot welds on the lower arm mounting bracket attached to the subframe in the front suspension assembly are defective. Continued use in this condition may cause the mounting bracket to separate …

Peugeot Peugeot 405 1992–1993 Peugeot Peugeot 405 MI16 1992–1993 Peugeot Peugeot 405 Break 1992–1993
19 Apr 1994 153 units affected Ref JP-2200840

The dual accelerator return spring mechanism (comprising primary and secondary springs, designed so that if either spring breaks or fails, the remaining spring returns the accelerator) uses a secondary return spring with …

ビュイック Regal Estate Wagon 1993–1994 ビュイック Regal Sedan 1993–1994
12 Apr 1994 18911 units affected Ref JP-1104330

Certain rubber oil seals that maintain hydraulic pressure in the 4-speed clutch within the automatic transmission lack adequate strength. Continued operation may cause cracks in the oil seal, resulting in hydraulic pressure …

Mitsubishi GTO 1993–1994 Mitsubishi Emerode 1993–1994 Mitsubishi Galant 1993–1994 Mitsubishi Sigma 1993–1994 Mitsubishi Diamante 1993–1994 +4 more

Honda: A/T

7 Apr 1994 7492 units affected Ref JP-1205210

Defective fasteners with insufficient holding force were mixed into the connector fitting between the automatic transmission control cable and the shift lever rod. Repeated shift operations may cause the fitting to detach, …

Honda Civic Coupe 1992–1993

Saab: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
7 Apr 1994 33 units affected Ref JP-1205200

Manufacturing defects exist in the rubber hose connecting the fuel filler neck to the fuel tank filler opening and in the fuel tank ventilation hose. Continued use in this condition may cause …

サーブ 9000 1992
5 Apr 1994 13367 units affected Ref JP-2100833

The pressure switch in the brake fluid pressure drop warning buzzer of the hydraulic brake booster has an improperly set actuation pressure setting. This may cause the warning buzzer to sound even …

Nissan Cima 1993 Nissan Cedric 1993 Nissan Leopard J-Ferry 1993
5 Apr 1994 891 units affected Ref JP-2100832

①In the hydraulic brake booster, the gas (for absorbing hydraulic pressure fluctuations) sealed in the piston-type accumulator (pressure reservoir for ensuring brake fluid supply pressure) mounted in the engine compartment gradually leaks …

Nissan Cima 1993 Nissan Cedric 1993 Nissan Leopard J-Ferry 1993
5 Apr 1994 191853 units affected Ref JP-2100831

① In the hydraulic brake booster system, gas (for absorbing hydraulic pressure fluctuations) sealed in a piston-type accumulator (pressure reservoir for ensuring brake fluid supply pressure) mounted in the engine compartment gradually …

Nissan Cima 1991–1993 Nissan Cedric 1991–1993 Nissan Leopard J-Ferry 1991–1993
5 Apr 1994 881 units affected Ref JP-1205190

In high-temperature conditions such as summer, if the engine is restarted without cooling after a short parking period following operation, fuel vapors may be discharged from the atmospheric vent of the charcoal …

Mercedes-Benz 400E 1991–1992
31 Mar 1994 517 units affected Ref JP-1205180

The electrical wiring switch terminal of the automatic cruise control device located below the fuel tank interferes with the throttle cable. Continued operation in this condition may cause the switch terminal covering …

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 1992–1993 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Sidecar 1992–1993
24 Mar 1994 156556 units affected Ref JP-1104320

Certain fasteners connecting the automatic transmission control cable to the shift lever rod lack sufficient retaining force. Repeated shift operations may cause the fastener to disengage, resulting in inability to shift gears …

Honda CR-X del Sol 1992–1993 Honda Integra 1992–1993 Honda Civic 1992–1993 Honda Civic Ferio 1992–1993 Honda Domani 1992–1993
17 Mar 1994 704 units affected Ref JP-1205170

The strut bar connecting the vehicle body and lower arm, which is part of the front suspension system, has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in …

アウトビアンキ Y10 Turbo 1985–1986 アウトビアンキ Y10 Touring 1985–1986 アウトビアンキ Y10 Fire 1985–1986
15 Mar 1994 152 units affected Ref JP-1205162

The spacing between the light alloy bracket (oil pump mounting bracket) of the power steering oil pump and the pitman arm (connecting arm) is extremely small, resulting in contact when the steering …

Mercedes-Benz MB100D 1991–1992
15 Mar 1994 152 units affected Ref JP-1205161

The drag link of the steering apparatus is mounted improperly. When turning the steering wheel, the drag link may contact the oil filter mounted on the lower part of the engine. Continued …

Mercedes-Benz MB100D 1991–1992

Isuzu: Fuel Filter

Fire risk
25 Feb 1994 5336 units affected Ref JP-1104310

The bracket mounting the fuel filter to the engine has low machining precision, which can cause excessive stress and fracture. Continued operation in this condition may result in fracture of the fuel …

Isuzu - 1984–1990
24 Feb 1994 844 units affected Ref JP-1205152

The plastic mounting bracket securing the air conditioning duct in the vehicle cabin ceiling lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result in damage to the mounting bracket due to …

Volkswagen VW Caravelle 1986–1991 Volkswagen VW Delivery Van 1986–1991
24 Feb 1994 844 units affected Ref JP-1205151

The electrical connector of the fuel injection control valve, which electronically regulates fuel injection quantity in the engine fuel injection system, has insufficient water-resistance. Water ingress into the fuel control valve may …

Volkswagen VW Caravelle 1986–1991 Volkswagen VW Delivery Van 1986–1991
24 Feb 1994 1819 units affected Ref JP-1205142

Soapy water used during assembly may have entered the hydraulic pressure generation section (master cylinder) of the primary braking system, causing rust to form inside the cylinder. Continued use in this condition …

Citroen AX 1987–1991

Citroën: Lining/Pad

Brakes
24 Feb 1994 74 units affected Ref JP-1205141

Some rear-wheel drum brake assemblies have insufficient adhesion between brake linings (friction material) and brake shoes. Continued use in this condition may result in corrosion at the adhesion interface, and in worst …

Citroen AX 1990
24 Feb 1994 2395 units affected Ref JP-1205132

Soapy water used during assembly may have contaminated the interior of the master cylinder (hydraulic pressure generation unit of the primary braking system), causing rust to form inside the cylinder. Continued use …

Citroen AX 1990–1992

Citroen: Lining/Pad

Brakes
24 Feb 1994 72 units affected Ref JP-1205131

Some rear wheel brake drum assemblies have insufficient adhesion between the brake lining (friction material) and brake shoe. If continued use occurs in this condition, rust may develop at the adhesion point, …

Citroen AX 1990

Nissan: Power Steering

Steering
22 Feb 1994 4656 units affected Ref JP-1104300

Some rubber hoses (return line) used in the hydraulic piping of the power steering system have insufficient durability due to manufacturing defects. If use continues in this condition, the inner rubber lining …

Nissan March 1993
22 Feb 1994 12886 units affected Ref JP-1104290

The secondary latch device of the hood has a narrow gap between the hook (engaging bracket) and collar (cylindrical bracket) on some units. When dust accumulates in the hook operating section, the …

Toyota Toyota Windom 1991–1992

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.