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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ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY
The windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle area which may allow water to enter the cabin area.
On affected vehicles check installation of windscreen and if necessary re-install.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) MAY MALFUNCTION
Affected vehicles will have the manufacturer's DISTRONIC PLUS system fitted. In the event communication between this system and the ESP is lost the systems responses such as engine torque may be adversely affected for the period of the communication loss.. The braking system will not be affected though more effort may be required.
On affected vehicles update the ESP software.
FRONT AND SIDE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED TO SPECIFICATION
The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. As a result these could detach whilst the vehicle is in motion.
On affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims.
AXLE MOUNTING MAY BREAK
Under extreme starting conditions (such as full throttle) on wet road surfaces AND with repeated short term rear wheel spin strong torque peaks in the powertrain may occur.This may cause an axle mounting flange to break and possible loss of drive.
On affected vehicles update the ESP and chassis control units.
SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE
Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated the belt may not fully retrain the occupant.
On affected vehicles replace the left rear seat belt with a correct version.
VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED
The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED
The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
REAR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY FAIL TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS AS INTENDED
The rear seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock functions of the rear seatbelts are not impaired.
Recall the 3400 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace any potentially affected seatbelts with quality assured units.
STEERING KNUCKLE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.
On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.
ENGINE ECU HAS NOT BEEN CORRCTLY PROGRAMMED
Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.
On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.
STEERING KNUCKLE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.
On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.
ENGINE ECU HAS NOT BEEN CORRCTLY PROGRAMMED
Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.
On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.
MISSING SPOT WELDS
Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
MISSING SPOT WELDS
Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD
Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move.
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.
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