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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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  • 01 Jan 2019SUBARU LEGACYRef R/2018/346

    ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CAPACITOR ON INNER CIRCUIT BOARD AND MAGNET RING OF THE SENSOR MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.

    Remedy

    Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,199
    OEM ref
    SRT240
    Build start
    25 May 2005
    Build end
    27 Jun 2014
  • 01 Jan 2019SUBARU OUTBACKRef R/2018/346

    ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CAPACITOR ON INNER CIRCUIT BOARD AND MAGNET RING OF THE SENSOR MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.

    Remedy

    Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,199
    OEM ref
    SRT240
    Build start
    25 May 2005
    Build end
    27 Jun 2014
  • 01 Jan 2019SUBARU FORESTERRef R/2018/333

    CLUTCH PIPE MAY CONTACT BULKHEAD WIRING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT

    Defect

    Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.

    Remedy

    Check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,146
    OEM ref
    SRT-256
    Build start
    01 Jan 2013
    Build end
    31 Dec 2014
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITAN 415Ref R/2018/210

    HOLE MAY APPEAR IN THE HEAT SHIELD CONNECTION AT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER HOUSING

    Defect

    A fault in the welding process could cause a leak

    Remedy

    Replace particulate filter/catalyst converter on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRV1807
    Build start
    12 Mar 2018
    Build end
    21 Mar 2018
  • 22 Dec 2018WRIGHTBUS STREETDECK HEVRef R/2019/177

    VEHICLE MAY NOT BRAKE AS EXPECTED

    Defect

    It is possible that the vehicle will not brake as expected and the driver may be required to brake harder as a result.

    Remedy

    Update vehicle software.

    Vehicles affected
    84
    OEM ref
    SCI0053
    Build start
    21 May 2018
    Build end
    10 Sept 2018
  • 22 Dec 2018WRIGHTBUS STREETLITE DF HEVRef R/2019/177

    VEHICLE MAY NOT BRAKE AS EXPECTED

    Defect

    It is possible that the vehicle will not brake as expected and the driver may be required to brake harder as a result.

    Remedy

    Update vehicle software.

    Vehicles affected
    84
    OEM ref
    SCI0053
    Build start
    20 Apr 2018
    Build end
    23 May 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDERRef R/2021/374

    VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE FOLLOWED A WRONG PROCEDURE TO PERFORM THE REFLASH OF THE ENGINE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU.

    Remedy

    Reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure.

    Vehicles affected
    258
    OEM ref
    L614-R.01.18 / L615-R.02.18
    Build start
    13 Dec 2011
    Build end
    20 Jan 2012
  • 21 Dec 2018VOLVO TRUCKS FL3Ref R/2018/383

    THE SCREW/NUT FOR THE CAB LIFT CYLINDER MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The screw/nut for the cab tilt cylinder might come loose.

    Remedy

    Inspection and if found necessary replacement of screw nut and spacer in tilt cylinder upper attachment.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    C0078
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    01 Oct 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018FORD GTRef R/2018/291

    REAR WING (SPOILER) VALVE BLOCK MAY LEAK HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO EXHAUST

    Defect

    The rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.

    Remedy

    Software update to the Fully Integrated Vehicle Controller.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    18S29
    Build start
    20 Dec 2016
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO COUPERef R/2021/374

    VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE FOLLOWED A WRONG PROCEDURE TO PERFORM THE REFLASH OF THE ENGINE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU.

    Remedy

    Reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure.

    Vehicles affected
    258
    OEM ref
    L614-R.01.18 / L615-R.02.18
    Build start
    13 Dec 2011
    Build end
    20 Jan 2012
  • 21 Dec 2018FORD FOCUSRef R/2018/375

    A BRAKE PEDAL HINGE BOLT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt. If the vehicle fails the test replace the brake pedal box

    Vehicles affected
    5,336
    OEM ref
    18U33
    Build start
    19 Oct 2018
    Build end
    08 Dec 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/372

    AN INCORRECT LENGTH LINKAGE WAS MOUNTED ON THE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR OF THE REAR AXLE

    Defect

    An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor.

    Remedy

    Replace headlamp range control level sensor.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRV1816
    Build start
    29 May 2018
    Build end
    29 May 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/322

    THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING EXIT WARNING SUB FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF

    Defect

    Vehicle exit warning feature does not function as designed after the ignition is switched off.

    Remedy

    Update both front door control units software on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRV1815
    Build start
    12 Jun 2018
    Build end
    10 Jul 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018FRUEHAUF MERCEDES AROCS TIPPER BODY SUBFRAMERef R/2018/376

    CRACKED CHASSIS/SIDE MEMBERS AND/OR TWISTING/DEFORMATION OF CHASSIS

    Defect

    Cracked chassis/side members and/or twisting/deformation of the chassis.

    Remedy

    Inspect each vehicle repair any damage and fit a sub frame where required.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    Tipper Recall SM/DT
    Build start
    12 Apr 2015
    Build end
    29 Jun 2015
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018PORSCHE PANAMERARef R/2018/373

    ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MAY SPORADICALLY BE UNAVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME

    Defect

    Electric power steering may be unavailable.

    Remedy

    Re-programme power steering control unit with software upgrade.

    Vehicles affected
    2,521
    OEM ref
    AJ13
    Build start
    21 Mar 2016
    Build end
    06 Dec 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018BMW MOTORRAD UK C600 SPORTRef RM/2018/044

    THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT

    Defect

    The malfunction indicator light is not activated correctly in the event of a fault.

    Remedy

    Install a software upgrade to the malfunction indicator system.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    00 00 62 04 00
    Build start
    14 Oct 2015
    Build end
    16 Sept 2016
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018KTM 450 RALLY FACTORY REPLICARef RM/2019/001

    NON CONFORMITIES OCCURED IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE REAR FUEL TANK

    Defect

    Nonconformities occurred in the production process of the rear fuel tank.

    Remedy

    The rear fuel tanks need to be replaced on the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    07_1011226
    Build start
    27 Sept 2018
    Build end
    02 Oct 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018BMW MOTORRAD UK C650GTRef RM/2018/044

    THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT

    Defect

    The malfunction indicator light is not activated correctly in the event of a fault.

    Remedy

    Install a software upgrade to the malfunction indicator system.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    00 00 62 04 00
    Build start
    14 Oct 2015
    Build end
    16 Sept 2016
  • 20 Dec 2018BMW MOTORRAD UK R 9 T ScramblerRef RM/2018/044

    THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT

    Defect

    The malfunction indicator light is not activated correctly in the event of a fault.

    Remedy

    Install a software upgrade to the malfunction indicator system.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    00 00 62 04 00
    Build start
    14 Oct 2015
    Build end
    16 Sept 2016
  • 20 Dec 2018BMW MOTORRAD UK F800GSARef RM/2018/044

    THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT

    Defect

    The malfunction indicator light is not activated correctly in the event of a fault.

    Remedy

    Install a software upgrade to the malfunction indicator system.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    00 00 62 04 00
    Build start
    14 Oct 2015
    Build end
    16 Sept 2016
  • 19 Dec 2018FORD MONDEORef R/2018/257

    THE TILT/SLIDE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS S NOT CORRECTLY BONDED TO ITS MOUNTING

    Defect

    Tilt/slide roof opening panel glass is not correctly bonded to its mounting.

    Remedy

    Install a new roof opening glass panel on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    18S26
    Build start
    22 Aug 2017
    Build end
    14 Dec 2017

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