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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THE REAR SUSPENSION WISHBONE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
The rear suspension wishbone mountings bolts may not be correct to specification.
Replacement of the rear suspension wishbone bolts.
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY COULD BREAK
The air conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components.
Replace the air conditioning compressor pulley and if necessary the protective cover.
THE FIXING BOLT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
The fixing bolt of the front Suspension wishbone may not be correct to specification.
Replace the fixing bolts and nuts of the front suspension wishbones.
EXCESSIVE LOADING OF FRONT SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF THE FRONT WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINTS
Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints.
Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock to the ball joint threads if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty the ball joint will be replaced.
THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT CLAMP MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN
The universal clamp fixing bolt is not correctly fitted in the recess at the end of the steering column.
Check and if necessary refit the steering column universal joint fixing.
THE BONDING OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS TO THE HINGE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
On the affected vehicles the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification.
Check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges.
WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.
Examine wheels and fixing bolts tighten or replace where necessary.
Tow ball support bracket durability inadequate
The tow ball bracket could not withstand mechanical constraints when subjected to the highest stress levels which can occur during the vehicle's lifetime.
The manufacturer�s remedy involves the replacement of the tow ball support bracket with a redesigned version.
COOLING SYSTEM STRATEGY COULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE.
The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.
The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.
COOLING SYSTEM STRATEGY COULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE.
The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.
The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine could overheat leading to failure
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Download new engine management software
Engine could overheat leading to failure
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Download new engine management software
Engine could overheat leading to failure
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Download new engine management software
AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL
On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver.
Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF TOWBAR FIXING MAY BE TO WRONG SPECIFICATION
Tightening of some towbar fixings may not be to correct specification.
Checking and if necessary correcting the tightening torque of the fixings.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.
On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
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