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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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  • 31 Oct 2017PORSCHE CAYENNERef R/2017/292

    VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS

    Defect

    Necessary technical acceptance not carried out by Porsche AG prior to sale of certain Porsche company cars. As a result one pre-owned vehicle does not comply to the latest standards and related quality standards.

    Remedy

    The one car affected will be bought back by Porsche AG through their Porsche centre network.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    AH11
    Build start
    23 Apr 2013
    Build end
    21 Oct 2014
  • 31 Oct 2017JAGUAR XFRef R/2017/291

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK

    Defect

    Due to a software issue the Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the latest software installed/downloaded.

    Vehicles affected
    8,314
    OEM ref
    H056
    Build start
    01 Sept 2016
    Build end
    17 Aug 2017
  • 31 Oct 2017MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGXRef R/2017/287

    STEERING MAY BECOME RESTRICTED

    Defect

    A steering shaft coupling may not have been correctly manufactured. This may create a clicking noise and the steering may become restricted.In extreme instances the steering may lock.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check coupling and where necessary replace with a correctly manufactured component.

    Vehicles affected
    255
    OEM ref
    6294TR
    Build start
    07 Dec 2016
    Build end
    21 Jan 2017
  • 31 Oct 2017JAGUAR XJRef R/2017/291

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK

    Defect

    Due to a software issue the Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the latest software installed/downloaded.

    Vehicles affected
    8,314
    OEM ref
    H056
    Build start
    01 Sept 2016
    Build end
    17 Aug 2017
  • 31 Oct 2017MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGSRef R/2017/287

    STEERING MAY BECOME RESTRICTED

    Defect

    A steering shaft coupling may not have been correctly manufactured. This may create a clicking noise and the steering may become restricted.In extreme instances the steering may lock.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check coupling and where necessary replace with a correctly manufactured component.

    Vehicles affected
    255
    OEM ref
    6294TR
    Build start
    07 Dec 2016
    Build end
    21 Jan 2017
  • 31 Oct 2017JAGUAR XERef R/2017/291

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK

    Defect

    Due to a software issue the Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the latest software installed/downloaded.

    Vehicles affected
    8,314
    OEM ref
    H056
    Build start
    01 Sept 2016
    Build end
    17 Aug 2017
  • 30 Oct 2017POLARIS GENERALRef RSPV/2017/016

    MOVEMENT MAY OCCUR ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING SPLINE

    Defect

    it has been determined that the upper steering shafts on 2016-2017 GENERAL Vehicles may exhibit movement along the length of the power steering spline. In extreme circumstances this movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering. This movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering

    Remedy

    Polaris is releasing this Safety Bulletin for dealers to install revised steering shaft hardware with a higher torque and clamp-load specification.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    R-17-07
    Build start
    01 Dec 2015
    Build end
    02 Aug 2017
  • 30 Oct 2017SUZUKI GB PLC UK110Ref RM/2017/030

    RPM MAY NOT DECREASE WITH THROTTLE OPERATION RISK OF FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    On affected machines there is a possibility that a bolt dropped into the air cleaner assembly during production could enter the throttle body preventing the decrease of RPM by throttle operation. On affected machines the fuel supply hose may not be correctly connected to the fuel injector which could result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Remove air cleaner inspect cleaner and throttle body for foreign material. Check fuel hose connection and re-route if required.

    Vehicles affected
    166
    OEM ref
    R17/08
    Build start
    12 Jan 2015
    Build end
    26 May 2015
  • 30 Oct 2017VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2017/303

    LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO STEERING

    Defect

    The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.

    Vehicles affected
    2,681
    OEM ref
    C5315
    Build start
    19 Jul 2010
    Build end
    25 Oct 2017
  • 30 Oct 2017VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2017/303

    LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO STEERING

    Defect

    The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.

    Vehicles affected
    2,681
    OEM ref
    C5315
    Build start
    19 Jul 2010
    Build end
    25 Oct 2017
  • 30 Oct 2017SUZUKI GB PLC UK110Ref RM/2017/031

    CVT DRIVE PULLY NUT MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    Insufficient torque of the CVT drive pulley securing nut. On affected machines this may cause an abnormal noise leading to the risk of engine stopping and crankshaft damage

    Remedy

    On affected machines replacement of CVT nut and crankshaft if required.

    Vehicles affected
    1,320
    OEM ref
    R17/09
    Build start
    12 Jan 2015
    Build end
    25 Aug 2016
  • 30 Oct 2017MITSUBISHI SHOGUN (LWB)Ref R/2017/275

    PROPELLANT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED

    Defect

    The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.

    Vehicles affected
    34,120
    OEM ref
    R3030710 / R3033431
    Build start
    29 Sept 2006
    Build end
    28 Jun 2012
  • 30 Oct 2017MITSUBISHI SHOGUN (SWB)Ref R/2017/275

    PROPELLANT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED

    Defect

    The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.

    Vehicles affected
    34,120
    OEM ref
    R3030710 / R3033431
    Build start
    29 Sept 2006
    Build end
    28 Jun 2012
  • 30 Oct 2017VOLVO BUS B8RLERef R/2017/303

    LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO STEERING

    Defect

    The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.

    Vehicles affected
    2,681
    OEM ref
    C5315
    Build start
    19 Jul 2010
    Build end
    25 Oct 2017
  • 26 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2017/253

    RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    SRPC1726
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 26 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPERef R/2017/253

    RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    SRPC1726
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 26 Oct 2017CITROEN C4Ref R/2017/289

    CORROSION WITHIN THE TAILGATE STRUT ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE STRUT TO FAIL

    Defect

    Non-conformity of a tailgate strut internal component may allow corrosion to develop. This may cause the strut to fail and the tailgate may not be held open.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the struts.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    GDT
  • 26 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2017/253

    RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    SRPC1726
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 26 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2017/253

    RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    SRPC1726
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 26 Oct 2017CITROEN C4Ref R/2017/290

    INGRESS OF WATER AND CORROSION MAY CAUSE THE WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL

    Defect

    A nonconformity of the windscreen wiper motor breather system could in some cases result in the entry of water and complete jamming of the motor due to internal corrosion.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    GDT
  • 24 Oct 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E-CLASSRef R/2017/156

    REAR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY FAIL TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    The rear seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock functions of the rear seatbelts are not impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the 3400 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace any potentially affected seatbelts with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    3,400
    OEM ref
    SRPC1716
    Build start
    01 Aug 2016
    Build end
    30 Apr 2017
  • 23 Oct 2017FIRST LINE LTD WISHBONE FOR SUZUKI SWIFT 2010 >Ref RCOMP/2017/013

    BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE SECURE

    Defect

    A small batch of wishbones may have been manufactured with out a ball joint secondary securing clip. This may allow the ball joint to dislocate from its location. The ball joint is unlikely to separate but without the securing clip ball joint dislocation could have an affect on the steering.

    Remedy

    Recall affected wishbones and replace with a new version which will have the secondary securing clip.

    Vehicles affected
    80
    OEM ref
    FCA7441
  • 20 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2017/267

    ENGINE ECU HAS NOT BEEN CORRCTLY PROGRAMMED

    Defect

    Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.

    Vehicles affected
    649
    OEM ref
    SRPC1727
    Build start
    01 Jul 2014
    Build end
    31 May 2017
  • 20 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART FORFOURRef R/2017/252

    STEERING KNUCKLE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED

    Defect

    Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,878
    OEM ref
    SRS1701
    Build start
    01 Mar 2017
    Build end
    30 Jun 2017
  • 20 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART FORTWORef R/2017/252

    STEERING KNUCKLE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED

    Defect

    Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,878
    OEM ref
    SRS1701
    Build start
    01 Mar 2017
    Build end
    30 Jun 2017

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