DVLA recall archive
The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.
Showing 401–425 of 681 recalls.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
Inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
Due to the type of material used for the engine drive belt the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. With continued use under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
Replace engine drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s).
BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE
Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.
Replace brake light switch and clean switch harness on affected vehicles .
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE AND DRIVE BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Ancillary drive belt may fail affecting steering assistance battery charging and air conditioning operation.
On affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and if necessary belt tensioner rollers
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
THE WELD PLATES OF THE TAILGATE STRUT MOUNTING PLATES MAY NOT CONFORM
The weld securing the tailgate struts may not be strong enough to support the tailgate in the long term and may detach. If this happens the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
In the event of the weld not meeting conformity the tailgate must be replaced.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
REAR CROSS-MEMBER MAY FAIL AND CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL
On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER
It has been establish that a build up of deposits within the engine can result in engine running and starting issues. In extreme circumstances it can cause a sudden engine stall without any warning.
Recall all affected vehicle and install a new software package in the engine management system.
WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR
Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.
FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO ENGINE
It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.
LOSS OF STEERING
The steering column to steering wheel shaft may not have been assembled correctly. If not corrected noise and play will become apparent and if these warnings are not acted on eventually steering control could be lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
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