UK Vehicle Recall Check
DAF is the UK's most popular heavy-truck brand by market share, owned by PACCAR and best known for the LF, CF and XF ranges plus the new-generation XB, XD, XG and XG+. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
DAF runs a steady cadence of UK safety recalls on its commercial truck range, covering everything from cab-tilt mechanism inspections through to fuel-system, brake-system and electrical campaigns. Because DAFs lead hard working lives in operator fleets, recall letters are often sent to operators rather than the specific keeper, and individual vehicles may pass through multiple fleets or sub-contractors before a recall is completed. A check confirms what is outstanding for your VRM — particularly useful at re-fleeting, used purchase or MOT prep.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered DAF, including the LF, CF, XF, XB, XD, XG and XG+. Enter any UK registration above to check.
The full list of DVLA-recorded DAF safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | LF | THE MATING SURFACES OF THE PROPSHAFT FLANGES MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH PAINT |
| Mar 2021 | CF | THE MATING SURFACES OF THE PROPSHAFT FLANGES MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH PAINT |
| Oct 2020 | CF | WHEN USING ENGINE BRAKE OR THIRD BRAKE IN MOTION BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED |
| Oct 2020 | XF | WHEN USING ENGINE BRAKE OR THIRD BRAKE IN MOTION BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED |
| Oct 2020 | LF | PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING BOLTS MIGHT BE UNDER TORQUED |
| Oct 2020 | CF | PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING BOLTS MIGHT BE UNDER TORQUED |
| Sept 2020 | LF | TEMPERATURE THRESHOLDS AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SCR MAY BE OUT OF CALIBRATION IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS |
| Nov 2019 | LF | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO THE FRONT AXLE |
| Nov 2019 | XF | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO THE FRONT AXLE |
| Nov 2019 | CF | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO THE FRONT AXLE |
| Sept 2019 | CF | TORQUE VALUES ON THE PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND DRIVE FLANGE MAY BE INCORRECT |
| Sept 2019 | LF | TORQUE VALUES ON THE PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND DRIVE FLANGE MAY BE INCORRECT |
| Jul 2018 | CF | POSSIBLE INCORRECT WHEEL NUTS FITTED DURING PRODUCTION |
| Jul 2018 | XF | POSSIBLE INCORRECT WHEEL NUTS FITTED DURING PRODUCTION |
| Jul 2018 | LF | POSSIBLE INCORRECT WHEEL NUTS FITTED DURING PRODUCTION |
| Mar 2018 | LF | PINION NUT MAY LOOSEN |
| Oct 2017 | XF | PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH |
| Oct 2017 | CF | PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH |
| Oct 2017 | LF | PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH |
| Jul 2015 | CF | STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED |
Every DAF check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
DAF LF
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
DAF LF
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most DAF vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The new-generation DAF range is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including launch-period software-update campaigns and component-supplier programmes.
Yes. UK-registered HGVs are covered by DVSA recall data in the same way as cars and vans. The check uses the VRM and returns recall status for the specific VIN.
Yes. Recalls have no expiry, and older trucks often pass through multiple operators without the original recall letter reaching the current owner. PACCAR will complete safety recall work regardless of vehicle age through the DAF dealer network.
DAF maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.