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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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.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING(S) RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering.
Check spring and bracket retaining bolts for tightness. Replace bolts if necessary and tighten all bolts to correct specification.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING(S) RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering.
Check spring and bracket retaining bolts for tightness. Replace bolts if necessary and tighten all bolts to correct specification.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.
STEERING POWER ASSIST MAY DEACTIVATE
The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
STEERING POWER ASSIST MAY DEACTIVATE
The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
STEERING POWER ASSIST MAY DEACTIVATE
The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE ELECTRICS TO FAIL
It is possible for the wiring harness in the main switch panel to chafe on a bracket cut-out which could result in a short to earth. If a short circuit occurs it could result in the loss of various electrical systems. In the worst case the engine could cut out.
Recall the 143 vehicles that are likely to be affected and tape the edges of the bracket cut-out with adhesive felt tape & secure wiring harness.
REAR SPRING SEAT BASES MAY FAIL
The rear spring seat bases may develop cracks. Therse could case the seat base(s) to fail and the spriing(s) may detach.
On affected vehicles repalce the rear spring seat bases
SEAT BELT RESTRAINT FUNCTION MAY BE INADEQUATE
The front passenger seatbelt stalk may become deformed. This may weaken the stalk cables and may not act as intended in the event of a collision.
On affected vehicles check condition of affected belt stalks. Where necessary replace stalk and fit additional cover.
WINDOW AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED
The left and right airbag actuation has been swapped due to an incorrect connector assignment on the wiring harness. In a collision where the airbags are required to deploy the incorrect airbag could be deployed with the protective affect not being ensured.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the pin assignment on the airbag control plug.
SOME OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS MAY MALFUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. This will affect the operation of vehicle safety functions such as automatically unlocking doors. The SRS systems are still functional.
On affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification.
OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER FEED PIPE.
Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire.
On affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.
OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER FEED PIPE.
Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire.
On affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.
DOOR ANTITRAP DEVICE MAY NOT OPERATE
Depending on type of control unit fitted the antitrap protection device on inwards opening doors may not operate and objects could become trapped.
On affected vehicles fit electrical cable bridges as required.
FRONT AXLE HOUSING MAY BREAK
The front axle housing could have sustained material damage during the production process leading to a potential to fail without warning. An axle break can lead to wheel loss and the vehicle may no longer be steerable increasing the risk of an incident.
Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the front axle with a quality assured unit.
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