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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STEERING WHEEL MAY COME LOOSE
The screw securing the steering wheel to the splines may be missing. This can lead to loss of directional control thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for the presence of the retaining screw where necessary a screw will be fitted.
VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM MAY INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSE AN IMMINENT CRASH
In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck driver or the driver following are not alert there is an increased risk of collision.
Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the new update to the sensor system has been validated the vehicles will be recalled for the Control Units to be updated.
VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM MAY INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSE AN IMMINENT CRASH
In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck driver or the driver following are not alert there is an increased risk of collision.
Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the new update to the sensor system has been validated the vehicles will be recalled for the Control Units to be updated.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECTIVE
Contacts inside the electric power steering motor may not have been correctly formed. Failure of these contacts would cause the loss of power steering assistance.If this happens a warning lamp will illuminate
Replace the electric power steering motor on affected vehicles.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECTIVE
Contacts inside the electric power steering motor may not have been correctly formed. Failure of these contacts would cause the loss of power steering assistance.If this happens a warning lamp will illuminate
Replace the electric power steering motor on affected vehicles.
BATTERY LINE HAS NOT BEEN ROUTED CORRECTLY
The battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the protective sheath may occur. There is also a possibility that all electrics could be lost the engine could stop and fire could start.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary correct the routing of the battery supply line for the engine electrical system.
PASSENGER ANTI-TRAP MECHANISM MAY FAIL WHEN PNEUMATIC DOORS ARE DEPOWERED
A design error stops the sensing working on the door when it is depowered. If an object/person is in the centre of the door frame at the depowering moment they could be pinched.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit bridging cables to modify the door valve and enable the sensor to keep detecting obstructions until the door is fully closed.
AXLE BRACKET MAY DETACH
The threaded connection of the axle stop bracket on the rear axle may not have been tightened to specification. As a result the threaded connection could work loose and allow the bracket to fall on the roadway which can increase the risk of a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the threaded connection. If loose the threaded connection will be replaced and tightened to specification.
STEERING COUPLING MAY BECOME LOOSE
The threaded connection for the steering column coupling to the steering rack pinion may not be tightened correctly. Overtime time the connection could loosen and fall out allowing a situation where the steering control could be lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the tightness of the threaded connection for the steering column coupling. Where necessary the joint will be removed and inspected. If not serviceable it will be replaced. A new threaded connection will be used where the tightness is not correct.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
DOOR LOCK MAY FAIL TO RELEASE
Following an accident the forces required for releasing the door may be increased. The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock not being to specification may not be able to withstand these increased forces leaving the door unable to be opened from the inside. This may increase the risk of injury. Unlocking the door via the outer door handle is not affected.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a quality assured cable between the inner door handle and door lock on all four doors.
FAULTY SPLINE ON UNIVERAL JOINT OF STEERING SPINDLE
A spline on the universal joint of the steering spindle has been machined incorrectly. It is possible for the steering column to slip on the spline so that directional control is adversely affected.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering spindle.
EARTHING LUG ON ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MAY BREAK
The cable lug of the ground line on the engine�s mounting bolt may break. If the ground connection is interrupted completely the vehicle can become completely de-energised which can lead to a sudden and for the driver unpredictable failure of the instrument panel the vehicle illumination the hazard warning system and the engine shutting down which increases the risk of a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the existing cable lug with a modified terminal lug.
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
On affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE
It has been identified that the lever used to select the drive range on the steering column switch module may become inoperative due to possible damage of a circuit board. In the event of this fault occurs then manual selection of the drive range (D R N P) would no longer be possible. The Auto-P function as well as the automatic parking brake will still be available as intended. During manoeuvring the vehicle may not change the drive range as intended by the driver when operating the selector lever during standstill. This could result in an increased risk of a collision/accident.
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the steering column switch module.
UINTENDED DOOR OPENING
The door striker pins could be damaged/deformed to a position where it is possible for the doors/s to open when the vehicle is travelling at high speed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates to the door leaf in the area of the striker pins. Exchange the bearing pins of the door drive system for equivalents of new design.
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