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 101–125 of 229 recalls.
OIL MAY LEAK ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS
The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. In this condition there is a risk that the oil pipe may lose its sealing resulting in the leakage of oil from the vehicle. Depending on the severity of the leak and the vehicle conditions oil could contact hot areas in the engine room possibly resulting in fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the turbocharger oil pipe.
HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELLING SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION WHEN VEHICLE IS FULLY LADEN
On affected vehicles with Pulsar headlight auto levelling the initialisation process during production was incorrect. In this condition affected vehicles may not correctly adjust the height of the headlamp aim when the rear of the vehicle is heavily laden and therefore may not comply with the specific regulation requirements
Reprogram the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) and re-initialise the headlamp auto-levelling system.
ENGINE MAY STALL AND/OR FAIL TO RESTART
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
ENGINE MAY STALL AND/OR FAIL TO RESTART
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE IF DEPLOYED
In the event of driver�s airbag deployment the internal pressure of inflator may increase abnormally and in an extreme case cause the driver�s airbag inflator casing to rupture. In an extreme case this may cause a scattering of metal fragments.
Owners will be advised that their vehicle is affected by the recall and will be contacted again when parts are available and the driver's air bag will be replaced..
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR
The engine ECM unit may have an error with its software. This could under certain exceptional engine start circumstances result in the ECM setting an incorrect engine throttle valve position. When the engine speed is in excess of 3600 rpm the customer may briefly experience an unexpected acceleration. However the driver can counter this by applying the brakes.
Recall all affected vehicles to install new software.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On affected vehicles the fuel pressure sensor may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Heat and engine vibration may cause the sensor to loosen and in extreme cases allow fuel to leak.
Tighten fuel pressure sensor on affected vehicles
DRIVER AIRBAG MAY FRACTURE DURING DETONATION
It has been identified that due to the incorrect assembly of the driver airbag inflator. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the air bag is required to deploy then the gas flow path may have been blocked increasing the internal pressure within the inflator. As a result the driver airbag inflator casing may crack and fragment.
Recall all affected vehicle to inspect and where necessary replace driver airbag with a quality assured item.
LOSS OF STEER
It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel typically on low speed manoeuvring it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
A fail safe clip on the steering column may have become dislodged during the assembly process. As a result the column may not have been correctly assembled. Over a period of time and under certain conditions the column may work loose and disconnect causing a loss of steering.
On affected vehicles inspect column and where necessary replace the column shaft.
TOWBAR MAY DETACH
The bolted joints fixing the towbar kit to the chassis of the vehicle may loosen. In an extreme situation where the vehicle continues to be driven with loose bolted joints the towbar kit may detach from the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary rework the towbar kit.
SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
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