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

10558 recalls on record · page 352 of 352

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15 Jul 1993 283 units affected Ref JP-1204970

The plastic retainer holding the slack-lock clip in the three-point seat belt buckle of the front seats may deteriorate due to material defects when exposed to sunlight for extended periods, causing the …

Ford Ford Mustang 2-Door Convertible 1983–1985 Ford Ford Mustang 3-Door Fastback 1983–1985 Ford Ford Mustang 3-Door Fastback Turbo 1983–1985
8 Jul 1993 4414 units affected Ref JP-1204960

The starter motor relay has insufficient water resistance. Continued use in this condition may allow moisture to enter the relay, causing an electrical short circuit that could prevent engine start.

Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 1988–1992 Harley-Davidson Softail 1988–1992 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom 1988–1992 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 1988–1992 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1988–1992

Harley-Davidson: Carburetor

Fire risk
8 Jul 1993 4438 units affected Ref JP-1204950

The fuel inlet control valve (which maintains a constant fuel level in the carburetor's fuel chamber) has an improper design, potentially preventing proper regulation of fuel flow from the fuel tank. In …

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1989–1991 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 1989–1991 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Sidecar 1989–1991 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic Sidecar 1989–1991 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Sport 1989–1991 +17 more

Nissan: Axle

Wheel / axle
8 Jul 1993 2108 units affected Ref JP-1104200

During front axle manufacturing, hairline cracks developed internally in some steel material, resulting in insufficient strength in affected units. Continued use in this condition may cause cracking on the lower end surface …

Nissan - 1991–1992

Hino: Power Steering

Steering
29 Jun 1993 4568 units affected Ref JP-1104190

In power steering systems for dual-axle front-wheel vehicles, the auxiliary boost device (sub-booster) hydraulic hose—which reduces steering effort on the steered axle (second axle from front)—has been installed in an excessively bent …

Hino - 1991–1993
17 Jun 1993 628 units affected Ref JP-1204940

Rubber fuel hoses (supply and return lines) in the engine compartment are subject to material defects. Continued use in this condition may result in cracking of the hoses, which in the worst …

Citroen XM 1990–1991
17 Jun 1993 845 units affected Ref JP-1204930

Rubber fuel hoses (supply and return lines) in the engine compartment are defective in material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the hoses, which in the worst …

Citroen XM 1990–1992

Eunos: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
17 Jun 1993 1286 units affected Ref JP-1104180

Some fuel tanks have insufficient strength due to defects in the bottom plate molding. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the bottom plate due to vibration during …

ユーノス Roadster 1992
8 Jun 1993 1065 units affected Ref JP-1204920

During assembly, a plastic retaining clip used to attach sound-damping material to the underside of the hood may have inadvertently entered the intake manifold connecting the turbocharger intercooler and the throttle valve …

Volvo Volvo 940 GL Turbo 1992–1993 Volvo Volvo 940 GL Turbo Estate 1992–1993
3 Jun 1993 15246 units affected Ref JP-1104170

The charcoal canister in the fuel evaporative emission control system has an inadequate protective cover design at the air vent port of the water-resistant air chamber. During wet-weather driving, water splashed by …

Toyota Toyota Aristo 1991 Toyota Toyota Crown Majesta 1991
3 Jun 1993 3367 units affected Ref JP-1104160

In the transfer gearbox that transmits power to the rear wheels of four-wheel-drive vehicles, defective application of liquid sealant on the mating surface between the input and output shaft cases may cause …

Mitsubishi GTO 1990–1991
27 May 1993 373 units affected Ref JP-1204910

Improper material used in the eccentric cam bolts installed at the lower arm attachment points of the front suspension. Continued use in this condition may result in bolt fracture in the worst …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993
27 May 1993 2824 units affected Ref JP-1204900

① The resin seal integrated into the brake master cylinder (hydraulic pressure generation unit) of the braking system has insufficient heat resistance. Deformation caused by engine compartment heat may occur, and continued …

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1989–1991

Chevrolet: A/T

Fire risk
27 May 1993 46 units affected Ref JP-1204890

The vent port installed to release internal pressure from the automatic transmission is positioned inadequately. Under severe driving conditions such as off-road driving with heavy loads, lubricating oil may seep from this …

Chevrolet Blazer Silverado 1992

Mazda/Japan Ford: ABS

Brakes
27 May 1993 14726 units affected Ref JP-1104153

A capacitor, which is a component of the deceleration sensor (G-sensor) used in the braking force control device (ABS: Anti-lock Braking System) of four-wheel drive vehicles, contains manufacturing defects. Continued use in …

Mazda Capella Cargo 1991–1993 Mazda Clef 1991–1993 Mazda Cronos 1991–1993 ニホンフォード Telstar 1991–1993 ニホンフォード Telstar Wagon 1991–1993
27 May 1993 14726 units affected Ref JP-1104152

In diesel engine vehicles, the heat shield plug that protects the bearing supporting the rotor shaft of the turbocharger (PWS: Pressure Wave Supercharger) has insufficient strength. The heat shield plug may fracture, …

Mazda Capella Cargo 1991–1993 Mazda Cronos 1991–1993 ニホンフォード Telstar 1991–1993 ニホンフォード Telstar Wagon 1991–1993
27 May 1993 14726 units affected Ref JP-1104151

The hydraulic pipe support bracket (stay) welded to the power steering oil tank on diesel engine vehicles has insufficient strength. The stay may fracture due to engine vibration and similar stresses. If …

Mazda Capella Cargo 1991–1993 ニホンフォード Telstar Wagon 1991–1993
18 May 1993 3361 units affected Ref JP-1204880

The vacuum (negative pressure) hose connecting the engine intake manifold and brake vacuum booster is routed directly below the air cleaner intake and is too short, causing the hose to contact and …

Mercedes-Benz 500SL 1989–1993
18 May 1993 79339 units affected Ref JP-1104140

Manufacturing defects exist in the spring attachment shaft of the front seat three-point seat belt retractor. During retraction operation, the spring may become misaligned. If use continues in this condition, strong interference …

Nissan Vanette Serena 1991–1992 Nissan Bluebird 1991–1992
18 May 1993 53307 units affected Ref JP-1104130

The waterproof baffle protecting the ignition system and related components of the engine in the lower rear of the vehicle has an improper shape. During prolonged high-speed highway driving in rainy conditions, …

Subaru Sambar 1990–1991
13 May 1993 1623 units affected Ref JP-1204870

The plastic impeller inside the vacuum pump (vacuum booster correction device) of the brake booster—which generates negative pressure through rotation—has material defects. The impeller and internal surface of the vacuum pump housing …

Audi Audi 100 1991–1992 Audi Audi 80 1991–1992 Audi Audi Coupe 1991–1992

Audi: Power Steering

Steering
13 May 1993 1239 units affected Ref JP-1204860

A material defect exists in the resin retaining ring for hydraulic pressure assembled in the rotary valve (hydraulic circuit switching valve) of the power steering system. At low temperatures, the affected ring …

Audi Audi 80 1992 Audi Audi 80 1992 Audi Audi Coupe 1992
15 Apr 1993 44694 units affected Ref JP-1204850

The deceleration sensor of the retractor mechanism in the rear three-point seat belt is mounted at an improper angle. When the vehicle is tilted, the emergency locking device may activate, preventing the …

Honda Accord 1990–1992 Honda Accord Coupe 1990–1992 Honda Accord Coupe 1990–1992
15 Apr 1993 1370 units affected Ref JP-1104120

Improper installation of protective resin sheets securing electrical wiring bundled within the frame (U-shaped channel) at the front of the engine compartment has caused damage to wire insulation during assembly. Continued use …

Mazda Cronos 1991–1992 ニホンフォード Telstar 1991–1992
11180 units affected Ref rtd-cy-0f0789a0dee9aa39c2258bef004a057f-mazda-demio-takata-recall-xlsx

Takata airbag inflator may rupture, ejecting metal fragments

MAZDA Demio

HONDA AIRBAG RECALL

Airbag Cyprus
10850 units affected Ref rtd-cy-3e065309b4500a96c2258bf8001dd1a3-honda-airbag-recall-xlsx

Takata airbag inflator may rupture, ejecting metal fragments

HONDA 1998–2015

VOLVO AIRBAG RECALLS

Airbag Cyprus
425 units affected Ref rtd-cy-f15d3410056140d0c2258c270042f910-volvo-airbag-recalls-xlsx

Airbag (non-Takata) inflator defect

VOLVO 2001–2009

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.