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 MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
The bolt retaining the trailing arm to the front air bellows support may not be tightened to manufacturer specifications. In extreme cases the bolt can work loose and may interfere with a steering link. This can cause the steering to stick for a brief period.
On affected vehicles check tightness of bolts and where necessary tighten to the correct specification.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that under UK operations the hazard warning switch can fail prematurely due to repeated use. This could result in an electrical overload and possible localised fire.
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the hazard warning switch with the latest production version.
PASSENGER ACCESS DOOR MAY OPEN
On affected the Emergency door control may still be operable above lock-out speed. This will allow the passenger door to be opened whilst the vehicle is travelling.
Check valve type and if necessary replace with updated valve.
BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED
Due to a fitment error on the production line the possibility exists that on a limited number of vehicles the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. As a result under hard acceleration or emergency braking abnormal handling characteristics of the vehicle may occur. In extreme conditions this could result in a road wheel locking causing the vehicle to skid unexpectedly.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.
STEERING CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
It is possible that the steering column coupling lock may not have been installed correctly. The driver will recieve warning of the issue by noise. However in extreme circumstances it is possible that steering control of the vehicle could be affected.
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the steering coupling.
CHAFE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
On affected vehicles the harness to the power distributor may chafe against a support bracket. In extreme cases the wires may chafe through and short. This can cause erroneous warning lamp illuminationor functional limitations to the transmission control or illumination equipment. Other consequential damage may also occur.
As a precautionary measure affected vehicles will be recalled to bring them up to the current series production configuration. The sub wiring harness will also be inspected for evidence of chafing and any damaged wiring will be repaired or replaced as required.
FUEL MAY LEAK POSSIBLY CAUSING FIRE
On affected vehicles the sealing washers used at the Banjo connections for the fuel leak off line are not to the required specification. They may allow fuel to leak and cause environmental contamination. Fuel may also leak on to hot components and possibly ignite
Replace the sealing washers on all injector leak off connections.
RISK OF FIRE
On petrol engine versions of the 451 series Fortwo models it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the electronic heater shutoff valve as a result of extended wear. In extreme cases this could result in an overheating situation in the electronic heater shutoff valve. This could ultimately result in a vehicle fire.
Recall all affected vehicles to rework the electrical wear for the electronic heater shutoff valve.
AIRBAG MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED
The front passenger air bag module may not have been installed according to specifications. If activated it is possible that separate parts of the passenger air bag module may become loose and may detach.
Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag module
SEATBELT ANCHORAGE POINT MAY NOT BE SECURE
On affected vehicles individual threaded seat belt connections may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may affect the anchoring of seat belts window bags and ground points. The manufacturer cannot completely rule out that the affected components may not fulfil their designated functions as the seat belt anchorage points may not be fully secure. It is also possible that this may cause erroneous messages to appear in the instrument cluster
Recall vehicles and check torque settings on affected threaded connections. Correct where necessary.
SEAT BELT ANCHORATE AND WINDOW BAGS MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
On affected vehicles individual threaded seat belt connections may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may affect the anchoring of seat belts window bags and ground points. The manufacturer cannot completely rule out that the affected components may not fulfil their designated functions as the seat belt anchorage points may not be fully secure. It is also possible that this may cause erroneous messages to appear in the instrument cluster
Recall vehicles and check torque settings on affected threaded connections. Correct where necessary
UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG
It is possible that during constructions the wiring harness for the frame may have been installed under tension. This can cause damage to the ribbon feeder for the clock spring connection for the steering wheel controls and air-bag. This will normally result in minor issue with the steering wheel electronic controls which will warn the driver of the issue. However in the extreme it could result in an electrical short circuit which can cause the premature deployment of the steering wheel air bag.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and fit an additional earth link.
BASE PLATE FOR TURBO ROOF GENERATOR MAY DETACH
Base plate for entilation fan may become loose due to insufficent adhesive. It is possible that the base plate can detach and could cause injury to third parties. Detachment could also expose the fan blades.
Inspect fan installation from both inside and outside vehicle. If necessary rrescure base plate or if not acceptable replace baseplate.
VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED
It has been established that on certain models of NCV3 (5-ton) vehicles fitted with air suspension from the VB AirSuspension company have a high risk of a fracturing of the weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle. In the unlikely event that this occurs then the rear axle can become loose and take on a self-steering behaviour which could affect vehicle control or stability.
Recall all affected vehicles to fit an additional spring saddle clamp to provide additional security.
FAN BEARING FAILURE MAY CAUSE A FIRE
Insufficient clearance within the cooling fan clutch bearing and in correct specification grease can result in the bearing overheating. This can result in scorching damage or in extremes circumstances a fire.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace coolant fan clutch bearing.
AIR DRIER HOUSING MAY DETACH
It is possible due to its location that the muffler on the air drier may freeze and icing may occur. This can cause a blockage of the vent line; this in turn will cause the pressure in the air drier to rise beyond its venting pressure of 18.5 bar to in excess of 40 bar. This can result the top section of the air drier cartridge housing becoming detached. The driver should be aware of the issue due to the noise emitted and the brake system will still operate allow you to stop the vehicle safely. However the brake system could still be compromised.
Recall all affected vehicle and reposition air drier muffler.
WINDOWBAG SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
It has been identified that the side window airbags on the Citan Crewbus are possible working to the extremes of its operating tolerance. Therefore if the vehicle was to be involved in a collision then the airbags may not deploy correctly.
Recall all affected vehicles to improve the operation of the side window airbag system.
SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY
In rare individual cases the connections of the belts to the front seats may not be installed correctly. As a result on a small batch of vehicles it cannot be completely ruled out that the restraint effect could be impaired with extremely high loads.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the belt end fitting.
CAB MAY TILT UNEXPECTEDLY
The cab tilt cylinder is connected to the frame of the cab by a pin. This pin is secured by a hexagon head bolt. The screw/bolt on some vehicles may not be tightened to the prescribed torque. As a result the cab may not be fully secure and in the worst case could tilt unexpectedly.
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary tighten the cab tilt cylinder mounting pin securing bolt.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER BACKREST MAY BECOME INSECURE
On certain models fitted with the AMG seats it is possible that if the vehicle is involved in a side impact during very cold conditions below freezing the side cover for the back-rest member could become loose and cause injury.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the side cover with new replacement item.
REAR BACK-REST MAY FAIL
It is possible that vehicles fitted with the Easy Vario seat system may have a seat back-rest lock that is not to specification. This could in the event of extreme loading (a rear end collision) result in the lock failing and the seat back-rest folding forward possibly causing injury to the occupant.
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the rear back-rest lock.
FLOOR MAT MAY IMPEDE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
If the vehicle is equipped with all weather or ribbed accessory mats it is possible that the mats may impede the operation of the throttle pedal to the extent that it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released.
Recall all affected vehicles check and if fitted remove the accessory mats.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
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