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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POSSIBLE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE
On affected vehicles the handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. Consequently the handbrake lever may disengage
Recall affected vehicles check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever
HANDBRAKE COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
It has been identified that the handbrake lever ratchet may not latch into position when the handbrake is applied due to the possibility of the internal push rod possibly having suffered damage during assembly. With continued usage the push rod joint can become worn causing the handbrake ratchet mechanism not to latch sufficiently. Should this occur the handbrake will become inoperative.
Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake mechanism replaced.
EXCESSIVE TRAVEL OF PARKING BRAKE LEVER. PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE AFFECTED
Parking brake assy; guide plates may separate allowing parking brake cable to move within the guide plates resulting in excess travel at lever and incorrect tension in cables.
Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake lever assembly.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID
It has been identified that due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. If ignored loss of power assistance will ensue with the chance that hydraulic oil may leak onto the catalytic converter resulting in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose replaced.
HANDBRAKE MAY RELEASE
It has been identified that; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.
Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake assembly replaced.
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. GEAR SELECTOR MAY BECOME STUCK IN PARK
It has been identified that the brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. Additionally it may not be possible for the driver to release the gear selector from the park(P) position.
Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced additionally a new block connector will be fitted which has additional protection against ingress of foreign substances.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
It has been established that when the rear seat is occupied the deformation of the seat back may cause a brief interference between a protection plate and an electrical connector. This can result in the main fuse blowing causing the engine to cut out.
Recalled vehicles will have an additional plastic cover placed over the subject electrical connector.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
It has been identified that the front suspension ball joints may separate causing loss of control.
Recalled machines will have the front suspension ball joints replaced with quality assured items.
POWER STEERING MAY BE LOST
The electrical power steering warning lamp may illuminate and power assistance to the steering will be lost. The driver will not experience any symptoms prior to the failure.
The electric power steering control unit will be tested and replaced as necessary
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND OR FAIL TO START
It has been identified that the engine may fail to start or may stall and fail to restart. This situation is caused by the presence of water residue from the tank testing procedure being left on the fuel pump wiring connector block. This situation can result in electrolytic corrosion of the connector terminals which may then break thus interrupting the electrical supply to the fuel pump with subsequent loss of fuel pressure.
Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of corrosion and or water on the fuel pump connector block. Should this situation be found the fuel pump assembly will be replaced.
ENGINE MAY STALL
The engine may hesitate or cut out due to air accumulating in the fuel strainer which is then drawn in by the high pressure fuel pump. This in turn results in low fuel pressure leading to hesitation illuminating MIL lamp on and possible stalling.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a redesigned fuel strainer.
REVERSE GEAR MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGE
As the user of the machine downshifts it can be possible for reverse gear to unexpectedly engage without the use of the Reverse Assist Lever.
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and install a kit of parts to the gearbox which will prevent the above situation occurring.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
It is possible for the rubber sealing boots which protect the tie rod ends from contamination and loss of lubricant to become dislodged from the joint resulting in rapid wear and possible separation. If the joint separates steering control will be lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the four tie rod ends.
LACK OF PROTECTION TO THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE BOOT
It has been identified that a wiring harness located in the boot is not adequately protected and is therefore susceptible to damage. Should damage occur on e or more of the electrical functions fed by that harness may be rendered inoperative.
Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the subject wiring harness will be protected by the fitment of a corrugated tube.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MAY FAIL
Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail.
Affected vehicles will be recalled and the affected part replaced.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT
The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact.
Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged.
POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE
It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.
Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.
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