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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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  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/216

    THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST MAY MISTAKENLY DETECT AN OBSTACLE WHERE THERE IS NO OBSTACLE

    Defect

    Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle

    Remedy

    Update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle

    Vehicles affected
    4,089
    OEM ref
    SRV2013
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    31 May 2019
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITO BM447Ref R/2020/170

    IMPLAUSABLE SIGNALS OF THE ROTARY SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC DRIVE CAN OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS

    Defect

    Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the power electronics control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    368
    OEM ref
    SRV2010
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    27 Jan 2020
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2020/217

    THE ELECTRIC LINES ROUTED NEAR THE FRAME FOR THE ROTATING SEATS MAY GET JAMMED

    Defect

    Electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed and thus be damaged.

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the wiring harnesses of the rotating seats on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    270
    OEM ref
    SRV2014
    Build start
    31 Oct 2018
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2020/217

    THE ELECTRIC LINES ROUTED NEAR THE FRAME FOR THE ROTATING SEATS MAY GET JAMMED

    Defect

    Electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed and thus be damaged.

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the wiring harnesses of the rotating seats on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    270
    OEM ref
    SRV2014
    Build start
    31 Oct 2018
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019
  • 03 Sept 2020PORSCHE CAYENNE SRef R/2020/255

    THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PRESCRIBED EMISSION LIMITS

    Defect

    The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.

    Remedy

    The engine and transmission control units must be updated

    Vehicles affected
    1,424
    OEM ref
    ALA9
    Build start
    22 May 2015
    Build end
    15 Dec 2017
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD ML/GLERef R/2020/231

    SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,230
    OEM ref
    SRPC2020
    Build start
    24 Feb 2012
    Build end
    06 Jun 2017
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/193

    THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the diesel injection system control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX2003
    Build start
    20 Feb 2020
    Build end
    20 Feb 2020
  • 02 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/198

    THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Remedy

    Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    SRPC2021
    Build start
    09 Oct 2019
    Build end
    17 Oct 2019
  • 02 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2020/198

    THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Remedy

    Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    SRPC2021
    Build start
    09 Oct 2019
    Build end
    17 Oct 2019
  • 01 Sept 2020HJS 94720123 HJS SCRT 42 EXHAUST SYSTEMRef RCOMP/2020/007

    A WELD ON THE INLET PIPE FLANGE COULD BE MISSING

    Defect

    On affected components the exhaust flex end clamp ring has been inadequately welded

    Remedy

    Check components and replace defective parts

    Vehicles affected
    75
    OEM ref
    TSA 2020-002
    Build start
    14 Dec 2018
    Build end
    21 Mar 2019
  • 31 Aug 2020FORD PUMARef R/2020/248

    THE HYBRID BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO FORD SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    It is possible that the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to Ford specification.

    Remedy

    The MHEV battery connections need to be checked and torqued to the correct value

    Vehicles affected
    428
    OEM ref
    20S46
    Build start
    12 Nov 2019
    Build end
    13 Jul 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020VOLVO BUS B11R(3)Ref R/2020/313

    POSSIBLE MATERIAL DEFECT WHICH COULD REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TOWING HOOK

    Defect

    Possible material defect which could reduce the life expectancy of the Towing Hook.

    Remedy

    Replace Towing hook for later version.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    C5872
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/247

    THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BE FITTED WITH MISSING OR PARTIAL WELDS

    Defect

    The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds

    Remedy

    Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    2,675
    OEM ref
    20S47
    Build start
    04 Oct 2019
    Build end
    29 Jul 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020VOLVO BUS B8R(3)Ref R/2020/313

    POSSIBLE MATERIAL DEFECT WHICH COULD REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TOWING HOOK

    Defect

    Possible material defect which could reduce the life expectancy of the Towing Hook.

    Remedy

    Replace Towing hook for later version.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    C5872
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/247

    THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BE FITTED WITH MISSING OR PARTIAL WELDS

    Defect

    The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds

    Remedy

    Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    2,675
    OEM ref
    20S47
    Build start
    04 Oct 2019
    Build end
    29 Jul 2020
  • 26 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/178

    THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF THE WELDS ON THE REAR CROSSMEMBER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear crossmember

    Vehicles affected
    77
    OEM ref
    SRPC2012
    Build start
    21 Sept 2019
    Build end
    23 Oct 2019
  • 26 Aug 2020RENAULT KADJARRef R/2020/235

    CHILD LOCK DISENGAGES AFTER BEING ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer.

    Remedy

    Fit a retaining clip to the door locks.

    Vehicles affected
    45,023
    OEM ref
    0D26
    Build start
    29 Jun 2015
    Build end
    02 Mar 2018
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Feb 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2020/246

    FRONT WIPER ARM SECURING NUTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    Vehicles may have incorrectly tightened front wiper arm securing nuts

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the nuts to an increased torque setting.

    Vehicles affected
    31,778
    OEM ref
    R10044
    Build start
    20 May 2017
    Build end
    25 May 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 24 Aug 2020HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2020/186

    VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL PUMP MODULE MANUFACTURED WITH LOW DENSITY IMPELLARS

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.

    Remedy

    The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    21,313
    OEM ref
    HUK6FE
    Build start
    18 Sept 2017
    Build end
    17 Mar 2020
  • 24 Aug 2020HONDA MOTOR CO JAZZRef R/2020/186

    VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL PUMP MODULE MANUFACTURED WITH LOW DENSITY IMPELLARS

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.

    Remedy

    The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    40,895
    OEM ref
    HUK6FE
    Build start
    14 Jul 2017
    Build end
    03 Sept 2019

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