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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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  • 19 Oct 1992FORD ESCORTRef R/1992/059

    INSECURITY OF FRONT TOWING EYE

    Defect

    The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.

    Vehicles affected
    86,584
    Build start
    01 Jul 1990
    Build end
    31 Mar 1991
  • 25 Sept 1992FORD SCORPIORef R/1992/058

    BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL MAY TOUCH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID

    Defect

    The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. Where this is close to or touching the starter motor solenoid body it will be repositioned to ensure that adequate clearance is maintained.

    Vehicles affected
    139
    Build start
    01 Sept 1990
    Build end
    30 Sept 1991
  • 25 Sept 1992FORD GRANADARef R/1992/058

    BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL MAY TOUCH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID

    Defect

    The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. Where this is close to or touching the starter motor solenoid body it will be repositioned to ensure that adequate clearance is maintained.

    Vehicles affected
    139
    Build start
    01 Sept 1990
    Build end
    30 Sept 1991
  • 26 Aug 1992FORD GRANADARef R/1992/049

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF BATTERY CABLE

    Defect

    It is possible that the battery cable may have been inadequately secured. This could allow the cable to chafe in the vicinity of an aperture in the secondary bulkhead and may result in a short circuit and in extreme cases damage to the battery cable.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and where necessary rework the battery cable.

    Vehicles affected
    9,465
    Build start
    01 Jan 1992
    Build end
    31 May 1992
  • 26 Aug 1992FORD SCORPIORef R/1992/049

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF BATTERY CABLE

    Defect

    It is possible that the battery cable may have been inadequately secured. This could allow the cable to chafe in the vicinity of an aperture in the secondary bulkhead and may result in a short circuit and in extreme cases damage to the battery cable.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and where necessary rework the battery cable.

    Vehicles affected
    9,465
    Build start
    01 Jan 1992
    Build end
    31 May 1992
  • 30 Jun 1992FORD ESCORTRef R/1992/038

    BRAKE PIPES CHAFING

    Defect

    It is possible that certain brake pipes may not be secured to the vehicle underbody and may chafe on the front stabiliser bar. This could result in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required

    Vehicles affected
    2,041
    Build start
    01 Jul 1990
    Build end
    06 Apr 1992
  • 30 Jun 1992FORD ORIONRef R/1992/038

    BRAKE PIPES CHAFING

    Defect

    It is possible that certain brake pipes may not be secured to the vehicle underbody and may chafe on the front stabiliser bar. This could result in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required

    Vehicles affected
    2,041
    Build start
    01 Jul 1990
    Build end
    06 Apr 1992
  • 14 May 1992FORD ESCORTRef R/1992/018

    FRACTURE OF HORN BRACKET

    Defect

    The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.

    Vehicles affected
    3,007
    Build start
    01 Jan 1990
    Build end
    05 Jun 1991
  • 05 May 1992FORD GRANADARef R/1992/015

    OWNERS HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT REGARDING USE OF JACK

    Defect

    The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. This may cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner.

    Remedy

    To issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    68,410
    Build start
    01 Jan 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1989
  • 05 May 1992FORD SCORPIORef R/1992/015

    OWNERS HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT REGARDING USE OF JACK

    Defect

    The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. This may cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner.

    Remedy

    To issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    68,410
    Build start
    01 Jan 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1989

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