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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AIRBAG MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLSION
The laser perforation of the instrument panel (i.e. the predetermined fracture point intended for the unfolding of an airbag from the inside) for the front passenger airbag may not have been performed correctly. If this is the case in the event of a serious frontal collision during which the triggering threshold of the front passenger airbag is reached it is possible that this may not unfold as intended and correspondingly not offer its full protective potential.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the instrument panel.
RISK OF BRAKE FAILURE
There is insufficient room for the front brake hoses to move with the steering and suspension without chafing the hose. Should a brake hose chafe through the front wheel brake of the affected axle side could fail upon pressing the brake pedal. The front wheel brake on the affected axle side may therefore fail in the most unfavourable case.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new hoses and brackets which are the same as the current production.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE IMPEDED BY FLOOR MAT
With the use of all weather or ribbed accessory floor mats temporary contract between the floor mat and accelerator pedal cannot be completely ruled out. In the event of contact between the floor mat and accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal may possibly be released with a delay.
Check whether the vehicle is equipped with an all weather or ribbed accessory floor mat. If one of the affected floor mats is inserted in the driver footwell the floor mat must be removed from the vehicle so that the above complaint can no longer occur.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. This may subsequently lead to the engine switching to limp-home mode. In rare individual cases the engine shutting off cannot be ruled out.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. This may subsequently lead to the engine switching to limp-home mode. In rare individual cases the engine shutting off cannot be ruled out.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
During production monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. In the event of a collision and in extreme cases the strict internal safety requirements of Daimler AG may not be adhered to.
Replace the right windowbag as a precautionary measure.
BONNET CATCH MAY RELEASE
It is possible that the bonnet striker may not have been correctly torqued. If the striker works loose for any reason it is possible that the bonnet may not be secure fly up and obstruct the drivers view to the front.
Recall affected vehicles check the bonnet striker and re-torque if required.
RISK OF FIRE
On a short production run certain SL Class vehicles had their air conditioning systems filled with the wrong refrigerant. Under normal driving there is not a safety risk. However should the vehicle be involved in a very heavy frontal impact accident which occurs in conjunction with a fracture of the refrigerant line it is possible that an engine compartment fire may occur.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the refrigerant with a version which is less flammable.
FLOOR MAT MAY IMPEDE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
It has been established that if the vehicle is fitted with all weather or ribbed floor mats the accelerator/throttle pedal may contact the floor mat. Although this will just be a temporary contact this could delay the accelerator/throttle pedal releasing.
Recall affected vehicles and check if the vehicle is fitted with all weather/ribbed floor mats. If fitted remove from the vehicle.
INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYS
The spot welding between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel may not have been designed correctly. In the event of a vehicle crash with triggering of the front passenger airbag it is possible that the serrated rail detaches from the metal carrier of the instrument panel.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the connection between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel.
REAR-AXLE SUSPENSION LEVEL SENSOR MAY BREAK
On E Class vehicles without AIRMATIC blocking of the level sensor linkage may occur. In extreme cases this may lead to breakage of the level sensor linkage. The linkage is used to measure the vehicle level via a sensor. If the linkage breaks it is possible the level sensor constantly records a vehicle level that is too low. This leads to a contact pressure rise in both air spring bellows and to hardening of the rear-axle suspension causing a noticeable loss in comfort.
Replace the level sensor linkage on these vehicles as a precautionary measure.
RISK OF FIRE
Water can enter in the front passenger footwell. The cause of this was found to be incompletely installed stop plugs at the cab under the windscreen wiper recess trim. If this fault exists water can penetrate behind the sealing of the cab/chassis connecting point. In the worst case contact corrosion and corresponding consequential damage e.g. short circuits and undefined current paths with high current flows may occur at plug contacts wiring harness and a sensor not designed to be watertight.
Check affected vehicles to see whether all planned stop plugs are installed under the windshield wiper recess trim. Any missing stop plugs will be retrofitted.
LOSS OF CONTROL
The tightening torque of a mounting bolt at the right front brake calliper holder of the vehicle may not meet internal specifications. If the tightening torque does not correspond to specification contact of the brake calliper holder with the rim upon braking cannot be ruled out. The controllability of the vehicle could therefore be impaired.
Check the tightening of the brake calliper holder and correct if necessary.
TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
A frictional connection (clutch within the gearbox) may go out of tolerance and produce a chattering noise. This will be followed by a warning message appearing in the instrument cluster and symptoms similar to a slipping clutch.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the thrust link belt of the continuously variable transmission. Where necessary the transmission will be replaced.
TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
A frictional connection (clutch within the gearbox) may go out of tolerance and produce a chattering noise. This will be followed by a warning message appearing in the instrument cluster and symptoms similar to a slipping clutch.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the thrust link belt of the continuously variable transmission. Where necessary the transmission will be replaced.
INCORRECT CROSS-MEMBER BOLTS FITTED
The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap.
As a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.
STEERING MAY FAIL
Irregularities may have occurred during assembly of the steering shaft. Water entrapment may have occurred in a few cases. At exceptionally low temperature's and after long idle times (Freezing in the cab) the entrapped water may freeze. It is possible if the water freezes there could be in extreme cases damage to the bearing shell of the constant velocity joint. During the first few meters after driving off a damaged bearing shell could lead to the connection from the steering wheel to the front axle being lost in extreme cases.
Check steering shafts of the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.
A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH
In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.
A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH
In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
A defective welded seam on the brake pedal may cause the pedal to deform during heavy braking manoeuvres. This can result in a change in the brake pedal travel particularly an increase in the amount of travel which will affect brake performance.
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal with a reinforced version.
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