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.
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ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY LOOSEN
The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.
Replace drivers airbag
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
TAILGATE MAY NOT SECURE CORRECTLY
The tailgate may fall from the open position because of a potentially faulty ball joint to strut link.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate struts.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELTS
The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibration. This could affect some of the surrounding components.
Remove the bracket and replace with washers
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY
A component within the parking brake assembly may not meet conformity this could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency.
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the non-conformity components.
PASSENGER MAY INFLUENCE BRAKE OPERATION
The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.
BRAKE SERVO MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. This could result in reduction of braking over time.
Replacement of the amplifier (Servo).
REAR SEAT SECURITY MAY FAIL IN AN IMPACT
Possible nonconformity of the welding between the cross rail under the floor and its end piece. This possible nonconformity may mean that the rear seats are not held correctly in place in the event of a serious impact.
Checking of the assembly and repair if necessary.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.
LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.
BONNET MAY BE INSECURE
The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.
On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.
INCORRECT SUBFRAME BOLT TORQUE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING
The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. There is a possibility that the bolts may loosen which will result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.
WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH
The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.
LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
It has been established that on some C3's the rigid section of the front brake hose may be deformed or twisted. This could result in a deterioration of the braking efficiency.
Recall the affected vehicles and inspect the brake hose for distortion and replace if required.
FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH
The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.
FUEL PIPES MAY LEAK
The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.
Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.
LOSS OF DRIVE
The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft
LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
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