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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SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY
It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY
It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
It has been identified by the air-bag manufacturer that the air-bag initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger.
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bag with a new quality assured component.
FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that the fuel delivery line/pipe may not have been installed to the correct specification. This could result in the incorrect tolerance between the fuel line/pipe and the vehicle under shield and the body. This can result in a chaffing condition and fuel leak. This will be highlighted to the driver by either a smell of fuel or pooling of fuel under the vehicle.
Recall the affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the under shield and the body and carry out remedial work as required which may only be the fitment of additional retaining clips or the replacement of any damaged fuel line/pipe.
VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED
A bolt retaining the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing may not have been tightened to correct specification. Failure of the bolt could affect control of the vehicle.
On affected vehicles replace the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing
RISK OF FIRE
The starter motor cable may be incorrect in the 3.0L diesel engine specification vehicles. As a result it can contact the right hand engine mounting and abrade the insulation and expose the wires. The driver should notice warning lamps engine stalling melting of plastic components and smoke from under the bonnet. In extreme circumstances a fire could develop.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition and routing of the starter motor cable. Where necessary the cable will be replaced and/or the cable rerouted.
DIESEL FUEL MAY LEAK AND IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE RISK OF FIRE
Due to a misrouted fuel pipe a metal hose clip my chafe against a nylon fuel pipe and may cause a fuel leak
On affected vehicles reroute piping and replace any damaged pipes.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
An incorrectly manufactured crank position sensor may cause the engine to unexpectedly cut out or not to start.
On recalled vehicles the engine serial number will be checked and if within the affected range the crank position sensor will be replaced.
AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended.
On affected vehicles replace driver's air bag
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE
The auxiliary drive belt pulley retainer may fail and cause loss of drive to auxiliary items including the water pump and power steering pump. This may cause an engine management lamp to illuminate engine overheating or a reduction in steering assistance though steering control will be maintained.
On affected vehicles replace auxiliary belt idler pulley and retainer.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE
The auxiliary drive belt pulley retainer may fail and cause loss of drive to auxiliary items including the water pump and power steering pump. This may cause an engine management lamp to illuminate engine overheating or a reduction in steering assistance though steering control will be maintained.
On affected vehicles replace auxiliary belt idler pulley and retainer.
DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
On certain vehicles the Restraints Control Module may have been incorrectly connected. As a result the driver's seat belt pretensioner may not deploy
On affected vehicles rewire the connector to the Restraints Control Module
FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE
On affected vehicles the fuel tank outlet flange mounted in the tank may be cracked. This can lead to fuel odour and/or fuel leakage. This may ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with a component of revised design.
DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Due to incorrect assembly the driver's airbag may not fully deploy during certain high speed collision conditions.
On affected vehicles replace driver's airbag
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND FAIL TO RESTART
The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. A fuel smell may be noticed due to fuel leaking into the engine bay and in the event of hose detachment the engine will cut out. Once the engine has cut out the brake vacuum reservoir will be depleted after 2-3 brake pedal depressions and the vehicle will lose brake power assistance however foundation brakes continue to operate. The engine cannot be re-started. Engine cut out with minimal warning could potentially cause a crash.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND FAIL TO RESTART
The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. A fuel smell may be noticed due to fuel leaking into the engine bay and in the event of hose detachment the engine will cut out. Once the engine has cut out the brake vacuum reservoir will be depleted after 2-3 brake pedal depressions and the vehicle will lose brake power assistance however foundation brakes continue to operate. The engine cannot be re-started. Engine cut out with minimal warning could potentially cause a crash.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint.
LOSS OF CONTROL
The electric power steering system may still be set in the factory operating mode. In this condition where another defect arises with the electric power steering system the driver may experience additional unexpected steering inputs from the electric power steering system. These additional system generated steering inputs may exceed the ability of a normal driver who may lose vehicle control with no warning. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either 1. inspect the electronic power steering software version and where necessary download the correct software or 2. where the vehicle is not accessible to the supplier due to logistical reasons the dealer will replace the steering rack with a steering rack built to the correct specification.
LOSS OF CONTROL
Anti-Roll bars of incorrect specification have been fitted to vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with Constantly Variable Damping (CVD). In this mis-built condition at the extremes of adhesion and in an over steer situation the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system will not mitigate the over steer. The drivers will most likely loose vehicle control of the vehicle. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the rear Anti-roll bar with the correct specification component.
VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
A fault could cause the fuel tank fuel pump to stop working. This will cause fuel starvation to the engine and will result in the engine cutting out without warning.
Fitting of an overlay wiring harness. The overlay wiring harness reconfigures the electrical distribution to the FPDM to utilize a relay to supply the fuel pump power feed. The relay is not affected by the in rush current drawn by the fuel pump and so ensures robust operation.
PARKING LIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED
Front side lights when used as parking lights should remain illuminated until the battery is exhausted. On affected vehicles they may extinguish after a period of time.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
Underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may cause loss of brake fluid extended brake pedal travel and if both circuits fail loss of braking performance. The Fluid level low message may appear and the brake warning lamp may illuminate. In some instances sufficient loss of brake fluid may prevent the vehicle from starting.
On affected vehicles inspect unions and where necessary tighten unions to specified torque. Check brake fluid level and where necessary top up to correct level
VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS
Due to an issue with the software in the engine management system (EMS) it is possible that the EMS will not restrict the vehicle speed to 137mph if the Deployable Rear Spoiler (DRS) does not deploy when it should . This can affect vehicle stability; although this should not affect vehicles used in the UK due to the National Speed Limit however it could affect vehicles that travel to Europe or are used on private grounds.
Recall all affected vehicles to have new software installed.
RISK OF FIRE
The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
RISK OF FIRE
The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
RISK OF FIRE
The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
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