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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RIDER MAY LOOSE CONTROL OF MACHINE
It is possible that some engine crankcases may have not been machined correctly which could result in an insufficient running clearance. Engines that have been assembled using a faulty crankcase may unexpectedly seize without warning.
Recall all affected machines to check clearance and repair if required.
VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE
The right hand rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings may not be to specification. When subjected to normal use loading one or both of the fixings may fracture. Where one or both of the suspension link arm fixings fracture vehicle stability may be compromised.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the right hand side rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings and torque to the correct specification.
VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE
The right hand rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings may not be to specification. When subjected to normal use loading one or both of the fixings may fracture. Where one or both of the suspension link arm fixings fracture vehicle stability may be compromised.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the right hand side rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings and torque to the correct specification.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
One or more engine con rod bolts may fail and lead to the crankcase being damaged and in the worst case fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine and vehicle specific identification stickers.
BASE PLATE FOR TURBO ROOF GENERATOR MAY DETACH
Base plate for entilation fan may become loose due to insufficent adhesive. It is possible that the base plate can detach and could cause injury to third parties. Detachment could also expose the fan blades.
Inspect fan installation from both inside and outside vehicle. If necessary rrescure base plate or if not acceptable replace baseplate.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
Brake pipe can vibrate and rub against the engine mounting. Prolonged rubbing can cause damage to the brake pipe and allow brake fluid leakage. Resulting in a reduction in braking performance.
Replace pipe on affected vehicles with a modified (longer and rerouted) brake pipe.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION
The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Replace spiral cables with new ones
STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME UNSECURED
The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION
The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Replace spiral cables with new ones
STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME UNSECURED
The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
SEAT RAIL MECHANISM COULD FAIL
The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
It is possible that the connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The issue will be highlighted to the driver by an increase in the play in the steering but in extreme circumstances could lead to a loss of directional control.
Recall all affected vehicles check and if required retorque the steering components.
SEAT RAIL MECHANISM COULD FAIL
The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.
TAILGATE CAN DROP DOWN AND CAUSE INJURY
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.
On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted . On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.
MACHINE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH
Some machines have beenproduced with a rear swingarm mounting bolt that is not to specification. These bolts could fail thereby enabling the swingarm to move laterally which could result in the loss of directional control of the machine and increase the risk of a crash
Recall all the affected machines and replace the swing arm mounting bolt.
MACHINE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH
Some machines have beenproduced with a rear swingarm mounting bolt that is not to specification. These bolts could fail thereby enabling the swingarm to move laterally which could result in the loss of directional control of the machine and increase the risk of a crash
Recall all the affected machines and replace the swing arm mounting bolt.
MACHINE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH
Some machines have beenproduced with a rear swingarm mounting bolt that is not to specification. These bolts could fail thereby enabling the swingarm to move laterally which could result in the loss of directional control of the machine and increase the risk of a crash
Recall all the affected machines and replace the swing arm mounting bolt.
MACHINE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH
Some machines have beenproduced with a rear swingarm mounting bolt that is not to specification. These bolts could fail thereby enabling the swingarm to move laterally which could result in the loss of directional control of the machine and increase the risk of a crash
Recall all the affected machines and replace the swing arm mounting bolt.
MACHINE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH
Some machines have beenproduced with a rear swingarm mounting bolt that is not to specification. These bolts could fail thereby enabling the swingarm to move laterally which could result in the loss of directional control of the machine and increase the risk of a crash
Recall all the affected machines and replace the swing arm mounting bolt.
THE WELD PLATES OF THE TAILGATE STRUT MOUNTING PLATES MAY NOT CONFORM
The weld securing the tailgate struts may not be strong enough to support the tailgate in the long term and may detach. If this happens the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
In the event of the weld not meeting conformity the tailgate must be replaced.
LOSS OF DRIVE
The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.
REAR SHELF MAY DETACH
It is possible that the rear body shelf fixing may not be secured to the vehicle sufficiently. This may lead to the detachment of the shelf and place other road users at risk.
Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.
FRONT DIRECTION LAMP INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT MAY FAIL
In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. This can result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software.
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