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 INLET CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER PULLEY IS LIABLE TO BREAK
The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.
The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.
CRACKS IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME/PAN
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
CRACKS IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME/PAN
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Replace the drivers front air bag.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Replace the drivers front air bag.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Replace the drivers front air bag.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Replace the drivers front air bag.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Replace the drivers front air bag.
INTERNAL SAFETY PINS MAY BE MISSING FROM THE REAR SEAT CENTRE HEADREST
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING CAN INCREASE
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING CAN INCREASE
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
POSSIBLE DEVIATIONS IN A WELD IN THE REAR SEATS
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
The software for the brake control will be updated.
THE INCLINATION OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED AT AN INCORRECT ANGLE
An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users.
The software of the headlight control unit must be updated.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.
On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
TOWING EYE MAY BE DEFETCIVE
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed.
On affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY FAIL
It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail
On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
STEERING COLUMN UJ PINCH BOLT MAT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Under heavy steering loads such as at low speeds movement between UJ and column is possible.
Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.
ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
On affected vehicles install new software.
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