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.
Showing 1601–1625 of 1,787 recalls.
INCORRECT HEADLAMP FITTED
It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside.
Recall affected vehicles and replace headlights.
SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN PASSENGER
The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
An incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.
Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.
GRID HEATER RE-CONNECTION ( IN CONJUNCTION WITH PREVIOUS RECALL REF. R/2010/001)
Following Recall R/2010/001 where it was identified that there was an issue with the grid heaters fitted to vehicles with EEV emission standard where they may suffer malfunctions or failures which could result in a short circuit. Should this occur the casting compound could melt and create a smouldering fire.
Recall the affected vehicles to install new software and reinstate the operation of the grid heater.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.
Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
It has been identified that on some vehicles the weld seams of the transverse control arms for the front and rear axles may be faulty at the transition between the bushing and the tube. Inasmuch as there may be only spot welds present instead of a continuous weld seam. In this condition the transverse control arms cannot fully absorb the forces which might occur which can lead to the weld breaking.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject control arms checked for weld completeness. The arms will be changed if found to be non compliant.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
On certain vehicles overheating may occur at the cab to heated windscreen wiring connector plug. If not addressed and under extreme circumstances a fire may occur.
Recall affected vehicles and replace the electrical connector of the heated windscreen.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
On certain vehicles overheating may occur at the cab to heated windscreen wiring connector plug. If not addressed and under extreme circumstances a fire may occur.
Recall affected vehicles and replace the electrical connector of the heated windscreen.
REAR VENT WINDOW COULD DETACH
It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.
Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.
REAR VENT WINDOW COULD DETACH
It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.
Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.
RISK OF FIRE
A incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the grid heaters fitted to vehicles with EEV emission standard may suffer malfunctions or failures irrespective of the vehicles being in motion or parked. Unless addressed there is a risk of current leakage in the control head of the grid heater which could result in a short circuit. Should this occur the casting compound could melt and create a smouldering fire.
As a temporary measure the grid heater will be deactivated.
LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
It has been identified that the ball joint of the front axle upper transverse link may wear out. As the wear worsens the link pin may become detached from the joint housing. If the link pin were to become detached this would result in a safety critical condition as reliable control of the affected front wheel could no longer be guaranteed.
Recall affected vehicles and replace ball joint on the end of the top transverse arm.
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the transmission oil cooler pipes may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can result in the pipes vibrating and breaking in the vicinity of the alternator.
Recalled vehicle will have the subject oil cooler pipes replaced.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that due to a fault with the previous recall to perform an engine ECU flash upgrade engine damage could occur as a result of piston cracking. As a consequence and in the worst case oil may enter the engine compartment where it could come into contact with hot engine parts which may result in a fire.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject ECU loaded with modified software.
AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE MAY OPEN INADVERTENTLY
Automatic liftgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the control unit and replace the seals of the right and left rear lamp units.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
It has been identified that on certain vehicles the threaded insert of the parking brake adjuster may break under load due to insufficient wall thickness. Should breakage of the adjuster occur parking brake efficiency will be lost.
Recalled vehicle will have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.
SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE
It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.
Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.
SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE
It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.
Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
The parking brake may become ineffective. It has been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brake adjuster.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the engine control unit.
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE AND PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. It has further been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight. Should a failure occur the parking brake would become ineffective.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software and will also have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.
STEERING COLUMN WELD NOT TO SPECIFICATION
The bracket mounting the steering column to the body may fail because of inadequate welding on the joint at the tube. This can cause the column to tilt down and limited the degree of steering ability.
Recall the replacement steering columns that have been sold and the replacement steering columns that are in stock.
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