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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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  • 20 Oct 2009RENAULT TRAFICRef R/2009/117

    THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE

    Defect

    The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.

    Vehicles affected
    1,429
    OEM ref
    OB3W
  • 20 Oct 2009HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2009/098

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. Consequently the handbrake lever may disengage

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever

    Vehicles affected
    889
    OEM ref
    5PX
    Build start
    17 Aug 2009
    Build end
    20 Aug 2009
  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN C3Ref R/2009/113

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

    Vehicles affected
    37,086
    OEM ref
    MBT
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN C4Ref R/2009/100

    BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    MCH
    Build start
    27 Mar 2009
    Build end
    14 Apr 2009
  • 19 Oct 2009PEUGEOT 308Ref R/2009/107

    BREAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder.

    Vehicles affected
    456
    OEM ref
    YSV
    Build start
    23 Mar 2009
    Build end
    14 Apr 2009
  • 19 Oct 2009CHEVROLET UK MATIZRef R/2009/089

    FRONT SEAT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error the front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the front seatbelts inspected to ascertain whether they are in the affected range. Should this be the case the buckles will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,741
    Build start
    08 Jun 2009
    Build end
    31 Jul 2009
  • 19 Oct 2009PEUGEOT 308Ref R/2009/105

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software.

    Vehicles affected
    21,354
    OEM ref
    YSN
    Build start
    24 May 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN C3 PLURIELRef R/2009/113

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

    Vehicles affected
    37,086
    OEM ref
    MBT
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN C2Ref R/2009/113

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

    Vehicles affected
    37,086
    OEM ref
    MBT
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN DISPATCHRef R/2009/113

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

    Vehicles affected
    37,086
    OEM ref
    MBT
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 19 Oct 2009PEUGEOT 3008Ref R/2009/114

    LOSS OF WINDSCREEN WIPER FUNCTION

    Defect

    It has been identified that the potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. This can result when in use for one or more of the wiper arms to be immobilised in a random position. With the consequence of partial or total loss of the windscreen wiper function.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper motors inspected and changed as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    YTH
    Build start
    09 Jun 2009
    Build end
    03 Sept 2009
  • 16 Oct 2009HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRRef RM/2009/027

    WHEEL MAY CRACK

    Defect

    As a result of the heat treating process the Blade rear wheel may develop a crack and may fail.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines check wheel for manufacturer's code and if necessary replace.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    0140
    Build start
    03 Oct 2008
    Build end
    14 May 2009
  • 16 Oct 2009PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2009/104

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software

    Vehicles affected
    48,938
    OEM ref
    YSC
    Build start
    01 Oct 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2009
  • 16 Oct 2009MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TGSRef R/2009/123

    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE.

    Defect

    The hydraulic power steering hoses on the second front axle steering cylinder may chafe on the transfer wing. If ignored fluid may leak and power assistance lost.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check hoses for chaffing if damaged replace with new and reroute to prevent further chaffing.

    Vehicles affected
    11
  • 16 Oct 2009PEUGEOT EXPERTRef R/2009/104

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software

    Vehicles affected
    48,938
    OEM ref
    YSC
    Build start
    01 Oct 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2009
  • 14 Oct 2009CITROEN C2Ref R/2009/096

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.

    Vehicles affected
    754
    OEM ref
    MCD
    Build start
    20 Jan 2009
    Build end
    17 Feb 2009
  • 14 Oct 2009CITROEN C3Ref R/2009/096

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.

    Vehicles affected
    754
    OEM ref
    MCD
    Build start
    20 Jan 2009
    Build end
    17 Feb 2009
  • 12 Oct 2009MG MOTOR MG TFRef R/2009/103

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

    Defect

    Poor weld penetration between the front suspension shock absorber damper and the lower fixing eye may cause detach of fixing eye. In extreme circumstances detachment may cause loss of directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to have the defective units replaced with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    282
    Build start
    13 Oct 2008
    Build end
    03 Sept 2009
  • 09 Oct 2009CITROEN XSARARef R/2009/099

    REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    MBX
    Build start
    03 Apr 2009
    Build end
    15 Apr 2009
  • 09 Oct 2009CITROEN PICASSORef R/2009/099

    REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    MBX
    Build start
    03 Apr 2009
    Build end
    15 Apr 2009
  • 09 Oct 2009CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2009/099

    REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    MBX
    Build start
    03 Apr 2009
    Build end
    15 Apr 2009
  • 09 Oct 2009EASTON EA 30 STEMRef RPC/2009/010

    STEM MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that the EA30 6D 31.8mm 75mm -120mm stem may fail possibly resulting in the rider falling from the machine.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have the subject stem replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,260
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    30 Aug 2009
  • 08 Oct 2009MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURINORef R/2009/097

    LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the ball joint of the front axle upper transverse link may wear out. As the wear worsens the link pin may become detached from the joint housing. If the link pin were to become detached this would result in a safety critical condition as reliable control of the affected front wheel could no longer be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace ball joint on the end of the top transverse arm.

    Vehicles affected
    73
    OEM ref
    33.10U06089B
  • 08 Oct 2009FORD TRANSITRef R/2009/081

    STEERING HUB MAY FRACTURE AND DETACH

    Defect

    The steering wheel may detach from the steering column due to a defect in the centre hub casting.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering wheel centre hub casting and where necessary fit a new steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    8,587
    OEM ref
    9C250
    Build start
    01 Jul 2007
    Build end
    31 Aug 2007
  • 06 Oct 2009RENAULT TWINGORef R/2009/093

    DRIVERS SEAT MAY NOT LOCK SAFELY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven..

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have a latch fitted to the seat's locking device.

    Vehicles affected
    663
    OEM ref
    OB5X
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    28 Feb 2009

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