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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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  • 30 Jun 2009BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2009/065

    FRONT SIDE AIRBAG OR SEAT BELT TENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to faulty crimping of the component parts of the airbag wiring harness and seat belt tensioner the side airbag or seatbelt tensioner may not trigger in the vent of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the harness checked and repaired as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,756
    Build start
    23 May 2008
    Build end
    21 Jul 2008
  • 26 Jun 2009PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/2009/066

    SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HEAT SHIELD COULD BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.

    Vehicles affected
    2,040
    Build start
    19 Nov 2007
    Build end
    25 Jul 2008
  • 24 Jun 2009BMW MOTORRAD UK K SERIESRef RM/2009/024

    THE BRAKING EFFICIENCY OF THE FRONT BRAKES COULD DIMINISH SEVERELY.

    Defect

    Foaming of the brake fluid may occur in the brake fluid reservoir of the front brake. It is therefore possible that air can then enter the front braking system and adversely affect the performance of the front brake.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit a screen into the brake fluid reservoir.

    Vehicles affected
    706
    Build start
    01 Dec 2008
    Build end
    20 Mar 2009
  • 24 Jun 2009BMW MOTORRAD UK R SERIESRef RM/2009/025

    FRONT BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    A combination of unfavourable tolerances can mean that front brake lines might be under strain. The vibrations that occur when riding could cause the brake lines to develop leaks thereby adversely affecting the performance of the front brake. Authority Service Vehicles only are affected by this concern.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit modified brake lines.

    Vehicles affected
    643
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    29 Apr 2009
  • 19 Jun 2009ROYAL ENFIELD UK Ltd BULLETRef RM/2009/019

    REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to oil starvation caused by incorrect tolerances third gear may seize on the gear box main shaft. Should this occur the possibility exists that the rear wheel could lock whilst the machine was being ridden.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have 3rd and 4th gears replaced additionally the gearbox main shaft.

    Vehicles affected
    258
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Mar 2009
  • 18 Jun 2009KAWASAKI/ROCKWAY 26Ref RPC/2009/004

    CHAIN MAY SLIP

    Defect

    On a small percentage of bicycles the chain slips for a brief period then catches again. No incidents have occurred.

    Remedy

    As a safety precaution all bicycles were removed from sale and are being reworked by manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,628
    Build start
    01 Mar 2009
    Build end
    30 Apr 2009
  • 18 Jun 2009KAWASAKI/ROCKWAY 24Ref RPC/2009/004

    CHAIN MAY SLIP

    Defect

    On a small percentage of bicycles the chain slips for a brief period then catches again. No incidents have occurred.

    Remedy

    As a safety precaution all bicycles were removed from sale and are being reworked by manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,628
    Build start
    01 Mar 2009
    Build end
    30 Apr 2009
  • 17 Jun 2009VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2009/063

    ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan control module replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,006
    OEM ref
    R29024
  • 17 Jun 2009VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2009/063

    ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan control module replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,006
    OEM ref
    R29024
  • 17 Jun 2009VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2009/063

    ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan control module replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,006
    OEM ref
    R29024
  • 17 Jun 2009VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2009/063

    ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan control module replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,006
    OEM ref
    R29024
  • 15 Jun 2009SCHWALBE Ultremo RRef RPC/2009/008

    TYRE OUTER CASING MAY SEPARATE

    Defect

    It has been identified that possible separation of the tyres inner casing layers might occur resulting in puncturing of the inner tube.

    Remedy

    End users are to be contacted by wholesalers/dealers and by public advert and if necessary will have the tyres replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,768
    OEM ref
    CPSC 10-009
  • 15 Jun 2009SUZUKI GRAND VITARARef R/2009/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness the possibility exists that the harness will chafe on either a cam cover securing bolt or on the cam cover itself. Damage to the harness may lead to a sudden loss of engine power or in the worst case a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness fitted with a protector.

    Vehicles affected
    3,751
    Build start
    01 Jun 2005
    Build end
    28 Feb 2007
  • 15 Jun 2009Nissan Motor (GB) Limited Z50 MURANORef R/2009/054

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the air intake duct on VQ23/35DE engines may become detached from the intermediate resonator of the engine's air intake system. This can result in unstable idling poor acceleration or engine stall whilst driving

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject air intake duct replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,539
    Build start
    17 Oct 2002
    Build end
    11 Jan 2008
  • 15 Jun 2009Nissan Motor (GB) Limited TEANARef R/2009/054

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the air intake duct on VQ23/35DE engines may become detached from the intermediate resonator of the engine's air intake system. This can result in unstable idling poor acceleration or engine stall whilst driving

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject air intake duct replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,539
    Build start
    17 Oct 2002
    Build end
    11 Jan 2008
  • 12 Jun 2009BRP-CAN AM DS450Ref RM/2009/020

    REAR BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts are too short. This can effect the rear brake caliper system integrity and may lead to partial or total dismounting of the caliper. Should this occur braking potential may be lost.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have the mounting bolts replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    Build start
    01 Mar 2008
    Build end
    31 Jan 2009
  • 08 Jun 2009CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2009/058

    SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the fixing for the left hand seat belt inertia reel may not have tightened to the specified torque. As a result in the event of an impact the seat belt may not function as designed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    MBR
    Build start
    25 Mar 2009
    Build end
    25 Mar 2009
  • 08 Jun 2009PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/2009/060

    LH SEAT MAY BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. If the weld is incorrect the seat may detach during an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    YRR
  • 08 Jun 2009CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2009/059

    LH SEAT MAY BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. If the weld is incorrect the seat may detach during an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    MBG
    Build start
    05 Dec 2008
    Build end
    29 Jan 2009
  • 02 Jun 2009SCANIA BUS CENTURYRef R/2009/053

    PASSENGER SALOON OVERHEAD HEATER PIPES MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the saloon interior roof mounted heater hoses may degrade and leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject heater hoses replaced with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    159
    OEM ref
    094392
    Build start
    14 Oct 2003
    Build end
    01 Jan 2008
  • 02 Jun 2009SCANIA BUS INTERCENTURYRef R/2009/053

    PASSENGER SALOON OVERHEAD HEATER PIPES MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the saloon interior roof mounted heater hoses may degrade and leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject heater hoses replaced with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    159
    OEM ref
    094392
    Build start
    14 Oct 2003
    Build end
    01 Jan 2008
  • 01 Jun 2009DUCATI STREETFIGHTER SRef RM/2009/018

    RIGHT-HAND FORK BOTTOM END MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Machining of the right hand fork bottom end clamp does not comply with the design specification. If ignored this may result in cracking in the area of right handside fork wheel shaft clamp bolt which could impair the safe operation of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected machines and inspect the right handside fork bottom end clamp. If found to be outside design specification replace with quality assured replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    228
    OEM ref
    Bulletin 777
  • 01 Jun 2009DUCATI 1198SRef RM/2009/018

    RIGHT-HAND FORK BOTTOM END MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Machining of the right hand fork bottom end clamp does not comply with the design specification. If ignored this may result in cracking in the area of right handside fork wheel shaft clamp bolt which could impair the safe operation of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected machines and inspect the right handside fork bottom end clamp. If found to be outside design specification replace with quality assured replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    228
    OEM ref
    Bulletin 777
  • 01 Jun 2009DUCATI 1098RRef RM/2009/018

    RIGHT-HAND FORK BOTTOM END MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Machining of the right hand fork bottom end clamp does not comply with the design specification. If ignored this may result in cracking in the area of right handside fork wheel shaft clamp bolt which could impair the safe operation of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected machines and inspect the right handside fork bottom end clamp. If found to be outside design specification replace with quality assured replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    228
    OEM ref
    Bulletin 777
  • 01 Jun 2009DUCATI 1098R TBRef RM/2009/018

    RIGHT-HAND FORK BOTTOM END MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Machining of the right hand fork bottom end clamp does not comply with the design specification. If ignored this may result in cracking in the area of right handside fork wheel shaft clamp bolt which could impair the safe operation of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected machines and inspect the right handside fork bottom end clamp. If found to be outside design specification replace with quality assured replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    228
    OEM ref
    Bulletin 777

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