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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SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
The wiring to the front windscreen washers may not have been correctly routed. This may cause a short circuit and render the wipers in operative.
On affected vehicles check wiring and rework where necessary.
FRONT AIRBAG MAY BE DEACTIVATED
It has been identified that the front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. If the passenger seat is placed in the rear/lower position range then it can cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat. This will result in the front passenger airbag being deactivated and place the occupant at a higher risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the pressure pipe. If found to be kinked then the dealer is to contact MB Technical Department to establish the rectification process.
RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT
It has been identified that the battery positive and negative cables may chaff on a bracket/area between the engine and the gearbox. If this occurs then it can result in a short circuit with associated damage and even possibly a fire. In addition the Circuit 50 cable may also chaff and short circuit on the battery cable. This can cause the starter to engage and cause a risk to persons working around the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the cables and reroute the cabling.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING SUPPORT
It has been identified that the pins within the electric power assisted steering control unit may not have been contact welded correctly. This can result in an open circuit which will lead to a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace electric power assisted steering.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING SUPPORT
It has been identified that the pins within the electric power assisted steering control unit may not have been contact welded correctly. This can result in an open circuit which will lead to a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace electric power assisted steering.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING SUPPORT
It has been identified that the pins within the electric power assisted steering control unit may not have been contact welded correctly. This can result in an open circuit which will lead to a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace electric power assisted steering.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING SUPPORT
It has been identified that the pins within the electric power assisted steering control unit may not have been contact welded correctly. This can result in an open circuit which will lead to a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace electric power assisted steering.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID
Unions on certain brake pipes may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may allow fluid to escape and affect the braking efficiency.
On affected vehicles check pipe unions and brake fluid level. Tighten unions and adjust fluid level where necessary.
FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLE BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle.
On affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.
FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLE BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle.
On affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.
STEERING COLUMN MAY FRACTURE
Certain Citan vehicles may have cracks on the steering column tube due to a manufacturing fault.
On affected vehicles replace the steering column/power steering motor assembly.
STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
A number of steering spindles may have been fitted that are not to specification. In the worst case the result could be loss of directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are possibly affected to check the dimensions of the steering spindle and where it is found to be out of specification replace the steering spindle.
STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
A number of steering spindles may have been fitted that are not to specification. In the worst case the result could be loss of directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are possibly affected to check the dimensions of the steering spindle and where it is found to be out of specification replace the steering spindle.
STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
A number of steering spindles may have been fitted that are not to specification. In the worst case the result could be loss of directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are possibly affected to check the dimensions of the steering spindle and where it is found to be out of specification replace the steering spindle.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY BE DEACTIVATED
Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision.
On affected vehicles check and if necessary update software.
FLAMMABLE VAPOUR MAY IGNITE
The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic discharge. In extreme conditions there is a possibility of fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY BE DEACTIVATED
Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision.
On affected vehicles check and if necessary update software.
TRAILER HITCH MAY DETACH
Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of incident.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.
REAR SERVICE BRAKE MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS
Affected vehicles may experience a lack of braking control on the rear axle when reverse gear is engaged.
On affected vehicles fit a pneumatic control system.
RISK OF FIRE
On certain 6 and 8 cylinder engine vehicles a faulty rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead may have been installed. It is therefore possible that the panel/bulkhead may contact the left exhaust catalytic converter due to insufficient clearance. If the catalytic converter is subjected to high temperatures due to heavy driving conditions i.e. full throttle or towing then there is a risk of the rear engine compartment panel igniting and a vehicle fire ensuing.
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead and the exhaust catalytic converter. If the clearance is insufficient then the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead will be replaced.
EXTENDED SEAT BELT MAY MALFUNCTION AND REDUCE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHOULDER BELT
It has been identified that the rear seatbelt extender may not retract as intended due to an issue with the individual friction conditions experienced by the belt extender which have not be programmed into the control unit. Should the pretensioners deploy during a collision then there is the potential that the extender may fail and break leaving broken edges which can cause a risk of a serious injury or higher occupant loading.
Recall all affected vehicles and recode the rear control unit on the vehicle.
REAR SEAT BACKREST MAY COLLAPSE IN A COLLISION
It has been identified on the CLA Shooting Brake models with load compartment package the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket threaded connection may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision and the rear seat back-rest is subjected to heavy loadings from heavy items moving in the truck then the retaining bracket can work loose and allow the rear seat back-rest to collapse and possible cause an injury to any occupants.
Recall the affected vehicle and replace the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket mounting bolts.
MAINTENANCE FLAP GLASS MAY DETACH
It has been identified that the bonding on the glass panel of the rear left upper maintenance flap may not be to specification. This may allow the glass to vibrate and can result in either the failure (shattering) of the glass panel or the detachment of the glass panel from the frame. This can cause a risk to other road users following the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles and fit rubber buffers an additional retention medium and protective film.
STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
It has been identified that the incorrect mounting bracket for the power assisted steering pump may have been installed. This can cause misalignment of the pump and cause wear to the drive mechanism. This could result in the failure of the drive shaft and subsequent loss of power assistance for the steering.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the power assisted steering pump bracket and if require replace the bracket pump and drive shaft.
STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
It has been identified that the incorrect mounting bracket for the power assisted steering pump may have been installed. This can cause misalignment of the pump and cause wear to the drive mechanism. This could result in the failure of the drive shaft and subsequent loss of power assistance for the steering.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the power assisted steering pump bracket and if require replace the bracket pump and drive shaft.
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