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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PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY
The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops. In this condition teeth may slip out of place due to vibration.In extreme instances the lever may be released due to inadequate spring force inside the ratchet mechanism and the vehicle may move.
On affected vehicles replace the handbrake lever with a unit with improved spring pressure.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
WATER INGRESS MAY DAMAGE THE WIPER MOTOR
Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can ingress into the wiper motor. Water accumulated around the air breather hole might enter into the wiper motor when the motor is cooling down after operation. As a result the internal part of the front wiper motor may rust and seize In the worst case the wiper motor may not operate.
The waterproof fabric has been introduced to the air breather cap since 10/01/2014 for RHD wiper motors. Check which type of breather cap is fitted and replace with new motor if the latest waterproof type is not fitted.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
THE ENGINE PISTONS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.
Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.
TAILGATE GAS SPRING END CAP MAY CORRODE AND COME OFF
Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury.
The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.
HUB NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT TORQUE
This affects vehicles with the AS903 Tag Axle fitted. The wheel hub retaining nut may not be correctly tightened. The nut may come loose which will allow the hub to float and in the worst case detach. Movement of the hub should in the first instance cause the ABS warning lamp to illuminate.
On affected vehicles replace the nut along with a locking washer and tighten to the recommended torque.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY
The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops. In this condition teeth may slip out of place due to vibration.In extreme instances the lever may be released due to inadequate spring force inside the ratchet mechanism and the vehicle may move.
On affected vehicles replace the handbrake lever with a unit with improved spring pressure.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY
The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops. In this condition teeth may slip out of place due to vibration.In extreme instances the lever may be released due to inadequate spring force inside the ratchet mechanism and the vehicle may move.
On affected vehicles replace the handbrake lever with a unit with improved spring pressure.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
THE ENGINE PISTONS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.
Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.
RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted. this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary. R/2017/323
DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY
The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. In the event that the spiral cable is damaged the airbag warning light will illuminate. If the customer ignores the warning light and continues to drive for extended periods electrostatic charge may be discharged through the electrical circuit of the drivers airbag. In an extreme case this discharge could be sufficient to trigger an unintended deployment of the driver airbag.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION MAY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSIONS
Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during servicing. There is no known concern affecting the safety of the automatic transmission in relation to this campaign but vehicle emissions may not be to the manufacturers specification.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY
The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. In the event that the spiral cable is damaged the airbag warning light will illuminate. If the customer ignores the warning light and continues to drive for extended periods electrostatic charge may be discharged through the electrical circuit of the drivers airbag. In an extreme case this discharge could be sufficient to trigger an unintended deployment of the driver airbag.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
FUEL MAY LEAK
There is a possibility that the wall thickness of the fuel tank may be thinner than specification due to improper tank moulding at the supplier. This may allow fuel to leak which could ignite if an ignition source is present..
On affected vehicles inspect walls of tank and replace where necessary
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION MAY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSIONS
Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during servicing. There is no known concern affecting the safety of the automatic transmission in relation to this campaign but vehicle emissions may not be to the manufacturers specification.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
FUEL MAY LEAK
Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle.
On the affected vehicles check condition of the fuel lines. Replace where necessary and add extra protection.
TOWING EYE MAY BE DEFETCIVE
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed.
On affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
SEAT BELT SECURING BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
The bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification.
On affected vehicles check bolts for tightness and if necessary tighten to correct torque.
TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
GEARSHIFT BOLT MAY LOOSEN
The catch bolt for the range change gearshift mechanism may work loose. This may affect gear changes and it is possible drive can be lost.
On affected vehicles place catch bolt with a mdified version.
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURES MAY DROP BELOW THE OPTIMAL OPERATIONAL LEVEL
Exhaust gas temperatures may drop below the optimal operational level for the selective catalyst reduction affecting its efficiency when reducing nitrogen oxides.
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