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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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  • 02 May 2012MAN Truck and Bus Ltd BUS/COACHRef R/2012/057

    POWER STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that certain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. It is therefore possible that should they fail it will result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    467
    OEM ref
    SI429904
  • 02 May 2012MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGSRef R/2012/057

    POWER STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that certain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. It is therefore possible that should they fail it will result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    467
    OEM ref
    SI429904
  • 02 May 2012MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGXRef R/2012/057

    POWER STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that certain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. It is therefore possible that should they fail it will result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    467
    OEM ref
    SI429904
  • 02 May 2012MAN Truck and Bus Ltd X typeRef R/2012/057

    POWER STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that certain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. It is therefore possible that should they fail it will result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    467
    OEM ref
    SI429904
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN DS3Ref R/2012/062

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    981
    OEM ref
    MPG
    Build start
    08 Nov 2010
    Build end
    29 Apr 2011
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/062

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    981
    OEM ref
    MPG
    Build start
    08 Nov 2010
    Build end
    29 Apr 2011
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN C4Ref R/2012/061

    SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT

    Defect

    The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    MQF
    Build start
    06 Feb 2012
    Build end
    08 Feb 2012
  • 01 May 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2012/044

    INCORRECT CROSS-MEMBER BOLTS FITTED

    Defect

    The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    C289
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN DS4Ref R/2012/061

    SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT

    Defect

    The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    MQF
    Build start
    06 Feb 2012
    Build end
    08 Feb 2012
  • 30 Apr 2012ROLLS-ROYCE GHOSTRef R/2012/051

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    42
  • 28 Apr 2012PEUGEOT EXPERTRef R/2012/041

    TYRE MAY DEFLATE

    Defect

    Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.

    Remedy

    Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    ZEJ
    Build start
    30 Jan 2012
    Build end
    30 Jan 2012
  • 28 Apr 2012VW T5Ref R/2012/037

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. In the most unfavourable scenario this can even lead to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom.

    Vehicles affected
    178
    OEM ref
    97W8
  • 28 Apr 2012PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2012/041

    TYRE MAY DEFLATE

    Defect

    Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.

    Remedy

    Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    ZEJ
    Build start
    30 Jan 2012
    Build end
    30 Jan 2012
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW ALPINARef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012CHRYSLER UK LTD CHEROKEERef R/2012/046

    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL

    Defect

    The rear suspension control arms may corrode which in time can cause the arms to fail with the subsequence loss of control.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear suspension control arms.

    Vehicles affected
    10,247
    OEM ref
    L27
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 27 Apr 2012PEUGEOT 207Ref R/2012/053

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    Incorrect dimensions of the battery earth cable may in the long term lead to its breakage. The loss of the electrical connection may lead to engine cutting out.

    Remedy

    The battery earth cable is to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,600
    OEM ref
    ZDP
    Build start
    04 Nov 2010
    Build end
    28 Apr 2011
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW X5Ref R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW COOPERRef R/2012/050

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    503
    OEM ref
    0017490100
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW X6Ref R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 26 Apr 2012AUTOCRUISE AND PIONEER JazzRef RSPV/2012/003

    SEAT FRAME SECURITY

    Defect

    The vehicle was homologated with a specific type of seat frame fixing kit. The convertor has now established that the seat frame manufacturer has supplied seat frames with the incorrect specification fixing kit which mean that the current installation does not meet type approval. More over they are concerned that if a vehicle was involved in a collision the seat occupants may not be correctly restrained.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicle for the fitment of the correct seat frame fixing kit.

    Vehicles affected
    105
    OEM ref
    240412
    Build start
    01 Jun 2009
    Build end
    01 Apr 2012
  • 25 Apr 2012DUCATI 848Ref RM/2012/008

    LOSS OF REAR BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    There is a potential for the friction material on the rear brake pads to come away from the brake pad due to a fault in the adhesion. There is a possibility if ignored the brake pads will deteriorate leading to a loss of rear brake efficiency.

    Remedy

    Affected brake pads will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    52
    OEM ref
    851
  • 25 Apr 2012DUCATI STREETFIGHTERRef RM/2012/008

    LOSS OF REAR BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    There is a potential for the friction material on the rear brake pads to come away from the brake pad due to a fault in the adhesion. There is a possibility if ignored the brake pads will deteriorate leading to a loss of rear brake efficiency.

    Remedy

    Affected brake pads will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    52
    OEM ref
    851

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