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UK vehicle safety 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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  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2020/296

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE GLOW PLUG RELAY IN CERTAIN COLLISION SCENARIOS

    Defect

    Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios

    Remedy

    Retrofit a housing for the glow plug relay and install a pyrotechnic fuse on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    9,372
    OEM ref
    SRV2018
    Build start
    04 Apr 2018
    Build end
    25 Mar 2020
  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/365

    THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST A SURROUNDING COMPONENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,797
    OEM ref
    SRX2007
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    04 May 2020
  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2020/297

    VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED AND DELIVERED WITHOUT THE NECESSARY REAR UNDERRIDE GUARD

    Defect

    Vehicles were produced and delivered without the necessary rear underride guard.

    Remedy

    Retrofit the rear underride guard on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV2019
    Build start
    09 Apr 2019
    Build end
    03 Mar 2020
  • 15 Dec 2020VAUXHALL VIVARO BRef R/2020/371

    AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION FILE FOR NOX CALCULATION WAS USED IN PRODUCTION

    Defect

    An incorrect calibration file for NOx calculation was used in production.

    Remedy

    Reprogram the Reductant Control Module with the latest software.

    Vehicles affected
    974
    OEM ref
    E202009410 (20-C-184)
    Build start
    11 May 2016
    Build end
    20 Apr 2017
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    09 Mar 2020
    Build end
    31 Aug 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020TOYOTA (GB) PLC C-HRRef R/2020/337

    A POSSIBILITY THAT A BOLT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    A possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly.

    Remedy

    Tighten the bolt of the brake pedal bracket to the appropriate torque.

    Vehicles affected
    9,751
    OEM ref
    VGG76
    Build start
    10 Jun 2019
    Build end
    29 May 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW i8Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    18 May 2020
    Build end
    03 Jun 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD eSPRINTERRef R/2020/271

    THE THREADED CONNECTIONS THAT JOIN THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS AND DRIVE SHAFTS MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    The threaded connections that join the front axle wheel bearings and drive shafts may work loose.

    Remedy

    Check the threaded connection of the drive shaft on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRV2016
    Build start
    19 Mar 2020
    Build end
    07 May 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X3Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    03 Jun 2020
    Build end
    17 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGXRef R/2020/344

    THE BRAKING EFFECT OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE DELAYED

    Defect

    The braking effect of the vehicle may be delayed leading to longer braking distances.

    Remedy

    Install the correct data file into the Electronic Control Unit.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    TI 7313TR
    Build start
    14 Sept 2012
    Build end
    16 Jan 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW MINI COUNTRYMANRef R/2020/290

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    627
    OEM ref
    0061650500
    Build start
    09 Mar 2020
    Build end
    18 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    16 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020TOYOTA (GB) PLC COROLLARef R/2020/337

    A POSSIBILITY THAT A BOLT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    A possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly.

    Remedy

    Tighten the bolt of the brake pedal bracket to the appropriate torque.

    Vehicles affected
    9,751
    OEM ref
    VGG76
    Build start
    15 Jun 2019
    Build end
    20 May 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    23 Jul 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X2Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    12 Feb 2020
    Build end
    30 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    02 Mar 2020
    Build end
    18 Aug 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/270

    THE FUNCTION OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE REAR DOORS IN COMBINATION WITH THE SUPER LOCK FUNCTION CANNOT ALWAYS BE ENSURED

    Defect

    The child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the �Super-Lock� function cannot always be ensured.

    Remedy

    Install an additional grommet on the rear doors on the child safety lever on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,128
    OEM ref
    SRV2017
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    05 Apr 2018
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    04 Mar 2020
    Build end
    29 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X1Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    29 Feb 2020
    Build end
    29 Sept 2020
  • 11 Dec 2020HYMER GMBH & CO KG ENCORE 275Ref RSPV/2021/003

    BIKE RACK MOUNTING RAILS FITTED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Bike rack mounting rails fitted to the rear of the vehicle may become detached.

    Remedy

    New mounting rails to be bolted to the rear wall of the motorhome.

    Vehicles affected
    446
    OEM ref
    TB2020-0005
    Build start
    01 Jan 2015
    Build end
    01 Jan 2017
  • 11 Dec 2020VAUXHALL GRANDLAND XRef R/2020/370

    POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

    Defect

    A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.

    Remedy

    Replace the High Voltage Battery

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    E202008340 (20-C-180)
    Build start
    28 Nov 2019
    Build end
    28 Nov 2019
  • 11 Dec 2020HYMER GMBH & CO KG ENCORE 285Ref RSPV/2021/003

    BIKE RACK MOUNTING RAILS FITTED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Bike rack mounting rails fitted to the rear of the vehicle may become detached.

    Remedy

    New mounting rails to be bolted to the rear wall of the motorhome.

    Vehicles affected
    446
    OEM ref
    TB2020-0005
    Build start
    01 Jan 2015
    Build end
    01 Jan 2017
  • 11 Dec 2020VW AMAROKRef R/2020/360

    THE LIFT CABLE OF THE SPARE WHEEL WINCH COULD SNAP UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.

    Remedy

    Retrofit an anti-theft device.

    Vehicles affected
    6,501
    OEM ref
    66L9
    Build start
    31 Aug 2016
    Build end
    22 Nov 2018
  • 11 Dec 2020HYMER GMBH & CO KG ENCORE 254Ref RSPV/2021/003

    BIKE RACK MOUNTING RAILS FITTED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Bike rack mounting rails fitted to the rear of the vehicle may become detached.

    Remedy

    New mounting rails to be bolted to the rear wall of the motorhome.

    Vehicles affected
    446
    OEM ref
    TB2020-0005
    Build start
    01 Jan 2015
    Build end
    01 Jan 2017
  • 11 Dec 2020HYMER GMBH & CO KG ENCORE 255Ref RSPV/2021/003

    BIKE RACK MOUNTING RAILS FITTED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Bike rack mounting rails fitted to the rear of the vehicle may become detached.

    Remedy

    New mounting rails to be bolted to the rear wall of the motorhome.

    Vehicles affected
    446
    OEM ref
    TB2020-0005
    Build start
    01 Jan 2015
    Build end
    01 Jan 2017

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