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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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  • 27 Jul 2012SWIFT BESSACARR E500Ref RSPV/2012/004

    DOOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles the Hartalite entrance door from the habitational area has been found to be faulty. This fault results in the occupier being unable to open the door manually from inside the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Doors will be checked and adjusted as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,904
    OEM ref
    270712
  • 27 Jul 2012SWIFT VOYAGERRef RSPV/2012/004

    DOOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles the Hartalite entrance door from the habitational area has been found to be faulty. This fault results in the occupier being unable to open the door manually from inside the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Doors will be checked and adjusted as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,904
    OEM ref
    270712
  • 27 Jul 2012SWIFT BESSACARR E400Ref RSPV/2012/004

    DOOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles the Hartalite entrance door from the habitational area has been found to be faulty. This fault results in the occupier being unable to open the door manually from inside the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Doors will be checked and adjusted as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,904
    OEM ref
    270712
  • 26 Jul 2012HYUNDAI COUPERef R/2012/070

    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It may be possible for corrosion to attack the front suspension arms from the inside. If corrosion occurs the arms could become weak and fail which could affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to check the front suspension arms and apply wax oil corrosion protection. Where necessary the suspension arms will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,725
    OEM ref
    TBA
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    27 May 2003
  • 26 Jul 2012HYUNDAI ELANTRARef R/2012/070

    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It may be possible for corrosion to attack the front suspension arms from the inside. If corrosion occurs the arms could become weak and fail which could affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to check the front suspension arms and apply wax oil corrosion protection. Where necessary the suspension arms will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,725
    OEM ref
    TBA
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    27 May 2003
  • 25 Jul 2012FEDERAL MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK ME-DS-6329Ref RCOMP/2012/004

    TIE ROD MAY BREAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a small batch of tie rod assemblies may not have been produced to the correct specification. High articulation and rotational torque experienced in slow speed manoeuvres may result in the failure of the assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall of a specific batch of assemblies and replace with a new assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    ME-DS-6329
  • 25 Jul 2012ISUZU TRUCK N SERIESRef R/2012/067

    STARTER RELAY MAY OVERHEAT & BURN OUT

    Defect

    The ECM main relay and the engine starter relay have been inserted the wrong way round. This could cause the starter relay to overheat and burn out.

    Remedy

    Dealers to check the two relays are in the correct location and if not then replace them both.

    Vehicles affected
    49
    OEM ref
    RW54
    Build start
    01 May 2010
    Build end
    01 May 2012
  • 20 Jul 2012PORSCHE PANAMERARef R/2012/082

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The turbo chargers fitted to the affected vehicles may not be manufactured to the required standard. The result of one or both of the turbo chargers failing is rough running and lack of power. In the worst case scenario there is a possibility that fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the turbo chargers.

    Vehicles affected
    54
  • 20 Jul 2012PORSCHE CAYENNERef R/2012/082

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The turbo chargers fitted to the affected vehicles may not be manufactured to the required standard. The result of one or both of the turbo chargers failing is rough running and lack of power. In the worst case scenario there is a possibility that fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the turbo chargers.

    Vehicles affected
    54
  • 18 Jul 2012BMW X5Ref R/2012/078

    POTENTIAL FIRE RISK

    Defect

    The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0032080200
  • 18 Jul 2012BMW X6Ref R/2012/078

    POTENTIAL FIRE RISK

    Defect

    The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0032080200
  • 16 Jul 2012PEUGEOT 208Ref R/2012/080

    BONNET CATCH MAY NOT LATCH CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On a small batch of vehicles the bonnet catch may not be correctly installed. If the bonnet is opened and then closed incorrectly it could result in the latch being insecure.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check the bonnet catch. Where necessary the bonnet catch will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    ZFH
    Build start
    02 Mar 2012
    Build end
    02 Mar 2012
  • 16 Jul 2012HONDA MOTOR CO JAZZRef R/2012/071

    TRANSMISSION MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    In rare circumstances the gear indicator may display neutral when the gearbox is in reverse gear. If this happens the vehicle may reverse unexpectedly and cause an incident.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to correct the unit software and inspect the reverse shift holder for deformation. Where necessary the reverse shift piece and shift holder will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    14,310
    OEM ref
    2012/02
  • 16 Jul 2012PEUGEOT 207Ref R/2012/079

    STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is not rectified it could result in steering failure.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint.

    Vehicles affected
    63
    OEM ref
    ZFS
    Build start
    26 Jan 2012
    Build end
    22 Feb 2012
  • 16 Jul 2012HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2012/071

    TRANSMISSION MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    In rare circumstances the gear indicator may display neutral when the gearbox is in reverse gear. If this happens the vehicle may reverse unexpectedly and cause an incident.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to correct the unit software and inspect the reverse shift holder for deformation. Where necessary the reverse shift piece and shift holder will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    14,310
    OEM ref
    2012/02
  • 13 Jul 2012KAWASAKI EX250Ref RM/2012/012

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The operation of the vehicle down sensor under certain conditions may be affected by vibration through it's mounting and cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting of the down sensor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,795
    OEM ref
    DAE140A
  • 10 Jul 2012ANTEO TAIL LIFTRef RCOMP/2012/006

    HYDRAULIC UNIT SUPPORT FAILURE

    Defect

    It is possible that the hydraulic pump/control unit could fall from the vehicle whilst it is in motion. There has been only one reported detachment of a unit in Australia but Anteo are conducting the recall on safety grounds.

    Remedy

    Recall affected units to have an additional mounting support fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    53
    Build start
    01 May 2009
    Build end
    31 Jul 2011
  • 09 Jul 2012VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2012/077

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A heat shield mounted on the frame can fall down on the starter motor and could cause a short circuit.The heat shield breaks due to fatigue caused by vibrations.

    Remedy

    Remove heat shield.

    Vehicles affected
    1,817
    OEM ref
    C1894
    Build start
    14 Nov 2011
    Build end
    21 May 2012
  • 09 Jul 2012VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2012/077

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A heat shield mounted on the frame can fall down on the starter motor and could cause a short circuit.The heat shield breaks due to fatigue caused by vibrations.

    Remedy

    Remove heat shield.

    Vehicles affected
    1,817
    OEM ref
    C1894
    Build start
    14 Nov 2011
    Build end
    21 May 2012
  • 09 Jul 2012CITROEN C3 PICASSORef R/2012/076

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)

    Vehicles affected
    123
    OEM ref
    MQV
    Build start
    21 Oct 2010
    Build end
    19 May 2011
  • 09 Jul 2012CITROEN DS3Ref R/2012/076

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)

    Vehicles affected
    123
    OEM ref
    MQV
    Build start
    21 Oct 2010
    Build end
    19 May 2011
  • 09 Jul 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/076

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)

    Vehicles affected
    123
    OEM ref
    MQV
    Build start
    21 Oct 2010
    Build end
    19 May 2011
  • 06 Jul 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/074

    ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.

    Remedy

    The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    963
    OEM ref
    MQC
    Build start
    07 Jun 2011
    Build end
    27 Jan 2012
  • 06 Jul 2012CITROEN DS3Ref R/2012/074

    ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.

    Remedy

    The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    963
    OEM ref
    MQC
    Build start
    07 Jun 2011
    Build end
    27 Jan 2012
  • 06 Jul 2012CITROEN C3 PICASSORef R/2012/074

    ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.

    Remedy

    The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    963
    OEM ref
    MQC
    Build start
    07 Jun 2011
    Build end
    27 Jan 2012

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