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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GEARBOX MAY FAIL
The countershaft 5th gear dogs used for engaging 3rd gear are broken. Although the material strength of the gear has been increased the fatigue strength was decreased due to the removal of shot peening treatment to the root of the dogs of countershaft 5th gear used for engaging 3rd gear. This led to breakage starting from the root of the dogs.
Affected machines will be recalled to be disassembled and reassembled using the latest countermeasure replacement.
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD
Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move.
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
STEERING RACK MIGHT LOCK
If the retaining ring inside the steering gear has not been fitted correctly the sealing cap would not be fixed axially and might start moving. If the sealing cap has moved the ball return channel would not be fixed anymore and might move out of position possibly resulting in a ball jam accompanied by an extensively increased steering force and possibly lock.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new steering rack and ensure it is programmed correctly.
INCORRECT WIRING IN HORN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE ONE OR MORE SAFETY FAULTS
The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This condition could cause for example the horn to stop working airbag/s to deploy in exceptional circumstances fire etc.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING(S) RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering.
Check spring and bracket retaining bolts for tightness. Replace bolts if necessary and tighten all bolts to correct specification.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING(S) RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering.
Check spring and bracket retaining bolts for tightness. Replace bolts if necessary and tighten all bolts to correct specification.
TYRES MAY DEVELOP AN UNEVEN SHAPE IN THE TREAD AREA
The tyre may develop an uneven shaped tread area which may affect tyre performance and vehicle handling.
Replace affected tyres with a new replacement and balance.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.
Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.
CARBURETTOR FLOAT MAY STICK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK
On affected machines carburettor float may stick causing a fuel leak.
Inspect and if necessary modify the carburettor.
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL TAP WHEN OPERATED
On affected machines fuel may leak from the fuel tap when it is operated.
Installation of a new fuel tap.
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL TAP WHEN OPERATED
On affected machines fuel may leak from the fuel tap when it is operated.
Installation of a new fuel tap.
CARBURETTOR FLOAT MAY STICK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK
On affected machines carburettor float may stick causing a fuel leak.
Inspect and if necessary modify the carburettor.
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL TAP WHEN OPERATED
On affected machines fuel may leak from the fuel tap when it is operated.
Installation of a new fuel tap.
CARBURETTOR FLOAT MAY STICK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK
On affected machines carburettor float may stick causing a fuel leak.
Inspect and if necessary modify the carburettor.
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL TAP WHEN OPERATED
On affected machines fuel may leak from the fuel tap when it is operated.
Installation of a new fuel tap.
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