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 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.
ON T5/T6 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES WITH KITCHEN THE BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON THE GAS SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY FITTED
Kitchen bolted gas connections may not have been correctly fitted.
Perform gas systems check and re-tighten connections.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHWN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
The software for the brake control will be updated.
HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE RETAINING SPRING MAY BE FAULTY
On Passat vehicles of a limited production period the retaining spring of the head restraint guide may be faulty because of a production problem. Because of a faulty retaining spring in an accident the head restraint may not be sufficiently secured in the guide and can come off the backrest. In the event of an accident the head restraint will come off the backrest increasing the risk of injury.
On the affected vehicles the left head restraint guides on both front seats have to be replaced.
AIRBAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY FOLDED WHEN PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE WAS PRODUCED
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants.
On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.
FRONT SWIVEL JOINT NUT INCORRECTLY SECURED ON WHEEL BEARING HOUSING (LEFT AND RIGHT)
On affected vehicles the nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost.
The nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced.
INCORRECTLY COATED BRAKE PISTONS
Rear caliper pistons incorrectly coated.
Replace rear calipers.
HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT BE CORRECT THICKNESS
The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.
The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT BE CORRECT THICKNESS
The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.
The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.
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.
REPLACE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger airbag.
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.
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.
REPLACE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger airbag.
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.
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT PASSEGER PROTECTION SYSTEMS IS NOT INCLUDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL
Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger.
Notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner�s Manual.
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.
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