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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 May 2011ARCTIC CAT 300Ref RSPV/2011/004

    HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT MEET UK LEGISLATION

    Defect

    Department for Transport tests have shown that the hydraulic parking brake could fail to hold the ATV on a slope.

    Remedy

    Remove the hydraulic parking brake and refit with mechanical.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    01-2011
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Jan 2007
  • 31 May 2011ARCTIC CAT 650iRef RSPV/2011/004

    HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT MEET UK LEGISLATION

    Defect

    Department for Transport tests have shown that the hydraulic parking brake could fail to hold the ATV on a slope.

    Remedy

    Remove the hydraulic parking brake and refit with mechanical.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    01-2011
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Jan 2007
  • 31 May 2011RENAULT MEGANERef R/2011/064

    POWER ASSISTED STEERING COULD FAIL

    Defect

    Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.

    Remedy

    Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    Build start
    01 Oct 2009
    Build end
    12 Mar 2010
  • 31 May 2011ARCTIC CAT 650Ref RSPV/2011/004

    HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT MEET UK LEGISLATION

    Defect

    Department for Transport tests have shown that the hydraulic parking brake could fail to hold the ATV on a slope.

    Remedy

    Remove the hydraulic parking brake and refit with mechanical.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    01-2011
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Jan 2007
  • 31 May 2011ARCTIC CAT 500iRef RSPV/2011/004

    HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT MEET UK LEGISLATION

    Defect

    Department for Transport tests have shown that the hydraulic parking brake could fail to hold the ATV on a slope.

    Remedy

    Remove the hydraulic parking brake and refit with mechanical.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    01-2011
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Jan 2007
  • 31 May 2011HONDA MOTORCYCLES XL1000Ref RM/2011/007

    HACE TOP BOX MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Certain roads conditions can produce inputs which can dislodge the top box from the mountings which could result in the top box falling from the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the top box base unit and carrier with modified parts.

    Vehicles affected
    595
    OEM ref
    AS110001
  • 31 May 2011HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBF600Ref RM/2011/007

    HACE TOP BOX MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Certain roads conditions can produce inputs which can dislodge the top box from the mountings which could result in the top box falling from the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the top box base unit and carrier with modified parts.

    Vehicles affected
    595
    OEM ref
    AS110001
  • 31 May 2011HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBF1000Ref RM/2011/007

    HACE TOP BOX MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Certain roads conditions can produce inputs which can dislodge the top box from the mountings which could result in the top box falling from the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the top box base unit and carrier with modified parts.

    Vehicles affected
    595
    OEM ref
    AS110001
  • 27 May 2011VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2011/063

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    It is possible that due to a software issue fuel may not be pumped from one side (passive side) of the fuel tank to the other side (active side). This can occur even if the fuel gauge is reading a quarter full. If fuel transfer is not possible it may cause the engine to stall.

    Remedy

    In the first instance drivers are requested to keep their vehicle's fuel tanks above half full. Then all affected vehicles will be recalled for the upgrade of the software.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    R29229
  • 26 May 2011MAZDA 6Ref R/2011/038

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that the clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The pins may come out of position and wear the cylinder bores. In the worst case the engine will stop and not restart.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons.

    Vehicles affected
    161
    Build start
    08 Jan 2008
    Build end
    12 Feb 2008
  • 23 May 2011LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2011/005

    STEERING DROP ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    It is possible that the drop arm on the steering idler shaft may become loose due to the loosing of the drop arm retention nut. In extreme conditions the steering operation may become erratic.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the drop arm retention nut to be removed have Loctite high strength thread sealant added to the threads and refitted then torqued to the appropriate setting.

    Vehicles affected
    1,292
    OEM ref
    117
    Build start
    30 Aug 2010
    Build end
    17 May 2011
  • 20 May 2011CITROEN C3Ref R/2011/062

    BRAKE SERVO MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. This could result in reduction of braking over time.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the amplifier (Servo).

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    MLA
    Build start
    05 Jan 2011
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011
  • 20 May 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2011/052

    TYRE MAY DEGRADE

    Defect

    Cracks may occur over time between the tread and the tyre shoulder due to faulty vulcanization between the tyre tread and shoulder. This could lead to peeling of the tyre tread.

    Remedy

    Affected tyres will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C253
  • 18 May 2011FORD MONDEORef R/2011/040

    HEADLIGHTS AND INDICATORS MAY MALFUNTION

    Defect

    Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.

    Remedy

    The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    1D381
  • 18 May 2011FORD GALAXYRef R/2011/040

    HEADLIGHTS AND INDICATORS MAY MALFUNTION

    Defect

    Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.

    Remedy

    The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    1D381
  • 18 May 2011FORD CMAXRef R/2011/040

    HEADLIGHTS AND INDICATORS MAY MALFUNTION

    Defect

    Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.

    Remedy

    The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    1D381
  • 17 May 2011SIRUS CADDYRef R/2011/012

    HANDBRAKE MAY BE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED

    Defect

    Customer reported that the Handbrake was inadvertently switched on whilst the driver was driving causing the wheels to lock resulting in an accident

    Remedy

    The handbrake operating switch to be replaced with a modified switch to eliminate the problem.

    Vehicles affected
    150
    OEM ref
    ICAN/UCAN G1
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    04 Feb 2011
  • 16 May 2011VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2011/059

    POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD BE LOST AND FLUID MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the worst case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set.

    Vehicles affected
    4,992
    OEM ref
    R69217
  • 16 May 2011MAN Truck and Bus Ltd VARIOUSRef R/2011/054

    BRAKES MAY APPLY WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    Processing bores of the manually operated brake valves have been closed using balls. In individual cases it may occur that the balls are not secured properly in the housing and may come loose. For this reason the valves may bleed air and activate the parking brake or anti-jack knife brake.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check if an affected valve is fitted. For affected valves check the crimping is correct and fit caps to the valves where the crimping is not correct. Affected existing spare parts stock is to be returned. The vehicles supplied with new valves must also be checked and fitted with caps as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5,879
    OEM ref
    SI 398405
  • 12 May 2011CHEVROLET UK CRUZERef R/2011/058

    SEAT BELT MOUNT MAY NOT BE SECURE

    Defect

    The retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk may be missing. This concern will make the seat belt ineffective in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk.

    Vehicles affected
    62
    OEM ref
    257/258
  • 11 May 2011TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRDRef RM/2011/008

    TYRE MAY DEFLATE

    Defect

    The fixings for the front mudguard may become loose. The head of the screw could make contact with the sidewall of the tyre which if not noticed could cause the tyre to deflate.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit alternative screws to the mudguard.

    Vehicles affected
    1,124
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    01 Aug 2010
  • 09 May 2011PORSCHE 911Ref R/2011/133

    WHEEL MAY DETACH

    Defect

    At a recent 24 hour race at the Nurburgring Circuit it was identified that the clamping force/torque on the centre wheel locking components is incorrect. If the vehicle is used under racing type conditions it is possible that the centre locking device could undo which if not identified could lead to a wheel detachment.

    Remedy

    Recall all the affected vehicles to check the centre locking components and replace them if required.

    Vehicles affected
    430
    OEM ref
    AB01
  • 06 May 2011DODGE JOURNEYRef R/2011/022

    SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    It is possible that the front door wiring may fatigue and break. Should this occur it may affect the circuitry for the side air bag which may if the vehicle is involved in a side impact result in the non deployment of the side air bag.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for a check of the wiring and repair if required.

    Vehicles affected
    1,371
    OEM ref
    K07
    Build start
    01 Nov 2007
    Build end
    30 Nov 2008
  • 06 May 2011FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2011/037

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel return pipe on 2.0 16v JTD engine variants may interfere with the engine mounting and/or fuel filter.

    Remedy

    Check and re-route the pipe and fit a protective sheath.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    5530
    Build start
    01 Jan 2010
    Build end
    30 Nov 2010
  • 05 May 2011SUZUKI SWIFTRef R/2011/033

    TYRE MAY FOUL BODY

    Defect

    It is possible that the standard 15 inch steel wheel may have been replaced with 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels by dealers. This can result if driven on full lock and up or down high objects in the tyre contacting the inside of the inner wheel arch/housing.

    Remedy

    Recall all potentially affected vehicles to have the steering rack replaced with a rack that is used with 16/17 inch alloy wheels as standard.

    Vehicles affected
    2

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