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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.

Showing 6001–6025 of 15,570 recalls.

  • 03 Feb 2020BMW M5Ref R/2019/443

    INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE GEARBOX WIRING HARNESS

    Defect

    An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked

    Vehicles affected
    293
    OEM ref
    0012150500
    Build start
    04 Feb 2019
    Build end
    24 Sept 2019
  • 03 Feb 2020BMW M8 GRAN COUPERef R/2019/443

    INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE GEARBOX WIRING HARNESS

    Defect

    An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked

    Vehicles affected
    293
    OEM ref
    0012150500
    Build start
    04 Feb 2019
    Build end
    24 Sept 2019
  • 03 Feb 2020CITROEN C5 AIRCROSSRef R/2019/407

    THE TRAILER TOW BALL MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged.

    Remedy

    Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    HAK
    Build start
    02 Sept 2019
    Build end
    30 Oct 2019
  • 03 Feb 2020BMW M8 COUPERef R/2019/443

    INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE GEARBOX WIRING HARNESS

    Defect

    An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked

    Vehicles affected
    293
    OEM ref
    0012150500
    Build start
    04 Feb 2019
    Build end
    24 Sept 2019
  • 03 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/389

    THE THREADED CONNECTION OF A CHAIN WHEEL TO THE CRANKCASE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the Engine of affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2002
    Build start
    27 Feb 2018
    Build end
    27 Feb 2018
  • 31 Jan 2020HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2020/008

    THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR EMISSIONS LEVELS ARE NOT MET

    Defect

    The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

    Remedy

    Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

    Vehicles affected
    50,823
    OEM ref
    HUK6ER
    Build start
    02 Feb 2015
    Build end
    23 May 2018
  • 31 Jan 2020HONDA MOTOR CO HR-VRef R/2020/008

    THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR EMISSIONS LEVELS ARE NOT MET

    Defect

    The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

    Remedy

    Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

    Vehicles affected
    50,823
    OEM ref
    HUK6ER
    Build start
    02 Feb 2015
    Build end
    23 May 2018
  • 31 Jan 2020HONDA MOTOR CO CR-VRef R/2020/008

    THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR EMISSIONS LEVELS ARE NOT MET

    Defect

    The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

    Remedy

    Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

    Vehicles affected
    50,823
    OEM ref
    HUK6ER
    Build start
    02 Feb 2015
    Build end
    23 May 2018
  • 30 Jan 2020Nissan Motor (GB) Limited X61 (NV250)Ref R/2020/012

    THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY FIXINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened

    Remedy

    Proactively confirm the rear brake caliper assembly torques and where necessary replace parts

    Vehicles affected
    144
    OEM ref
    PN0C0
    Build start
    14 Aug 2019
    Build end
    03 Sept 2019
  • 29 Jan 2020MAZDA Mazda3Ref R/2020/010

    THE ENGINE MAY STALL OR FAIL TO RESTART IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS

    Defect

    The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations

    Remedy

    PCM is reprogrammed with modified software

    Vehicles affected
    3,047
    OEM ref
    AK070A
    Build start
    07 Nov 2018
    Build end
    05 Sept 2019
  • 29 Jan 2020MAZDA CX-30Ref R/2020/009

    VEHICLES MAY UNEXPECTEDLY STOP DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATED SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system

    Remedy

    The vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software.

    Vehicles affected
    7,604
    OEM ref
    AK072A
    Build start
    25 Apr 2019
    Build end
    19 Oct 2019
  • 29 Jan 2020MAZDA Mazda3Ref R/2020/009

    VEHICLES MAY UNEXPECTEDLY STOP DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATED SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system

    Remedy

    The vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software.

    Vehicles affected
    7,604
    OEM ref
    AK072A
    Build start
    06 Nov 2018
    Build end
    19 Oct 2019
  • 28 Jan 2020RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD D RANGERef R/2020/151

    DEGRADE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL COMPONENT

    Defect

    Premature degradation of emission control component.

    Remedy

    If found then replacement of Silencer.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    M0100
    Build start
    01 Mar 2013
    Build end
    31 Jan 2018
  • 28 Jan 2020RENAULT KANGOORef R/2020/014

    INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE REAR HUB NUTS AND POTENTIALLY THE CALIPER FIXING SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE

    Defect

    Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially of the calliper fixing screws on the left and right side

    Remedy

    Check the torque of the fixing screws hub nuts and if required replace the screws bolts and the calliper.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    OEM ref
    0D8L
    Build start
    04 Sept 2019
    Build end
    11 Oct 2019
  • 27 Jan 2020TOYOTA (GB) PLC PRIUSRef R/2019/440

    AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE COMBINATION METER COULD OCCUR

    Defect

    An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur.

    Remedy

    Inspect and replace the meter circuit plate based on the inspection result

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    19SMD-114
    Build start
    10 Jul 2019
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 24 Jan 2020FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD DOBLORef R/2019/444

    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may not function correctly.

    Remedy

    Replace the brake vacuum pump of affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    429
    OEM ref
    6274
    Build start
    24 Oct 2019
    Build end
    05 Dec 2019
  • 24 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/408

    THE GLASS PANEL OF THE SLIDING ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The glass panel of the sliding roof might not have been bonded properly.

    Remedy

    Replace the glass panel of the panoramic roof on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1959
    Build start
    13 Oct 2018
    Build end
    13 Oct 2018
  • 24 Jan 2020FORD FOCUSRef R/2019/421

    A DEFECT ON THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX PINS MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION ON A NUMBER OF TERMINALS

    Defect

    A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals.

    Remedy

    Inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins

    Vehicles affected
    4,538
    OEM ref
    19S42
    Build start
    14 Oct 2019
    Build end
    16 Oct 2019
  • 24 Jan 2020AUDI A8Ref R/2020/114

    FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE RETURN HOSE FOR THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING

    Defect

    Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.

    Remedy

    The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    353
    OEM ref
    48O8
    Build start
    14 Apr 2010
    Build end
    19 Sept 2013
  • 24 Jan 2020FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD DUCATORef R/2019/441

    THE DRIVE AXLE MAY TOUCH THE WIRING

    Defect

    The drive axle may touch the wiring with consequent damage to the wiring.

    Remedy

    Check the correct layout of the wiring inspect its condition and reposition or replace as necessary

    Vehicles affected
    196
    OEM ref
    6268
    Build start
    26 Sept 2018
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019
  • 22 Jan 2020LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR COUPERef R/2021/373

    THE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS PRESENT AN ENGINE STALL EVENT WITHOUT WARNING.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles might under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.

    Remedy

    Install an updated engine software free of charge.

    Vehicles affected
    246
    OEM ref
    L73X-R.02.19
    Build start
    18 Oct 2016
    Build end
    20 Jun 2019
  • 22 Jan 2020TRIUMPH SPEED TWINRef RM/2020/001

    THE GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE MAY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE BALL JOINT

    Defect

    The Gear Change Linkage may become loose from the ball joint

    Remedy

    A new liquid thread locking compound will be introduced to the ball joint threads

    Vehicles affected
    1,093
    OEM ref
    SRAN569
    Build start
    01 Oct 2018
    Build end
    17 Dec 2019
  • 22 Jan 2020LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR ROADSTERRef R/2021/373

    THE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS PRESENT AN ENGINE STALL EVENT WITHOUT WARNING.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles might under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.

    Remedy

    Install an updated engine software free of charge.

    Vehicles affected
    246
    OEM ref
    L73X-R.02.19
    Build start
    18 Oct 2016
    Build end
    20 Jun 2019
  • 21 Jan 2020RENAULT CAPTUR IRef R/2020/015

    CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE ALTERNATOR WIRING AND THE ALTERNATOR CASING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit.

    Remedy

    Modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    0D78
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    23 Jul 2019
  • 21 Jan 2020DACIA SANDERORef R/2020/006

    THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE ALTERNATOR COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    Contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit.

    Remedy

    Modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0D9F
    Build start
    20 Jul 2019
    Build end
    22 Jul 2019

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