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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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  • 19 Jan 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART FORTWORef R/2008/135

    WINDSHIELD MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. Under extreme conditions this could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield.

    Vehicles affected
    26
    OEM ref
    S041
  • 15 Jan 2009BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL FLYING SPURRef R/2009/002

    CENTRE REAR SEAT PASSENGER MAY NOT BE FULLY RESTRAINED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the potential exists for the centre rear seatbelt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. This could result in the centre sear seat occupant travelling further forward than the design intent.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject guide bracket replaced with one which incorporates a revised design.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    RE09/01
    Build start
    01 Aug 2008
    Build end
    30 Sept 2008
  • 12 Jan 2009SUZUKI SWIFTRef R/2008/178

    BOOT LIGHT MAY CATCH FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a build up of corrosion on the boot light terminals a short circuit may possibly occur. This can result in melting of the terminals which may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the boot light and side quarter trims replaced. Additionally the wiring harness to the boot light will be repaired as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31,872
  • 09 Jan 2009CHRYSLER UK LTD NITRORef R/2008/168

    PARK BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    834
    OEM ref
    H28
  • 09 Jan 2009FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD 500Ref R/2008/181

    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD

    Defect

    Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    1,893
    OEM ref
    5333
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Oct 2008
  • 09 Jan 2009CHRYSLER UK LTD CHEROKEERef R/2008/168

    PARK BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    834
    OEM ref
    H28
  • 09 Jan 2009FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD GRANDE PUNTORef R/2008/181

    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD

    Defect

    Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    1,893
    OEM ref
    5333
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Oct 2008
  • 09 Jan 2009MAN Truck and Bus Ltd X typeRef R/2008/200

    STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The steering may fail because some of the steering columns have not been fitted correctly to the steering box input shaft.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering column coupling fitment and where necessary fit a new steering column and fixings.

    Vehicles affected
    28
    OEM ref
    306704
  • 09 Jan 2009LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2008/028

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The battery/alternator positive lead connection has been found insecure in its crimped connector to the starter motor on a small number of vehicles. This could cause prolonged engine cranking/difficulty in starting and if they detached from the starter motor during normal driving the engine would eventually loose power. It could also result in the cable electrically shorting against metalic components in the surrounding area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the cable fixing and where necessary replace the entire positive lead.

    Vehicles affected
    531
  • 09 Jan 2009FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD PUNTO GRANDERef R/2008/181

    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD

    Defect

    Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    1,893
    OEM ref
    5333
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Oct 2008
  • 09 Jan 2009FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2008/180

    ACCELERATOR MAY STICK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. In this condition the accelerator pedal might stick.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal checked for the presence of the pin. Should the pin be found to be missing the accelerator pedal will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    158
    OEM ref
    5330
    Build start
    01 Jan 2008
    Build end
    30 Apr 2008
  • 05 Jan 2009CITROEN DISPATCHRef R/2008/197

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED

    Defect

    It has been identified that on affected vehicles a non conformity within the accelerator pedal assembly may cause interference and prevent the pedal from returning to its original position. This may result in the vehicle maintaining a degree of acceleration which can be overcome by firm braking.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal changed.

    Vehicles affected
    178
    OEM ref
    MAN
    Build start
    13 May 2008
    Build end
    25 Mar 2008
  • 01 Jan 2009PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4Ref R/2009/001

    ENGINE SPACERS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Due to vibration it is possible that stress cracks make occur on the engine spacer. This will normally result in noises however it is possible on high milage vehicles for the spacers to become detached.

    Remedy

    Fitment of additional damping elements to reduce the vibration and overcome the issue.

    Vehicles affected
    217
  • 01 Jan 2009PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4SRef R/2009/001

    ENGINE SPACERS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Due to vibration it is possible that stress cracks make occur on the engine spacer. This will normally result in noises however it is possible on high milage vehicles for the spacers to become detached.

    Remedy

    Fitment of additional damping elements to reduce the vibration and overcome the issue.

    Vehicles affected
    217
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C4Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C5Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C3Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C6Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C3 PLURIELRef R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C2Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 23 Dec 2008LAND ROVER FREELANDERRef R/2008/187

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.

    Vehicles affected
    28,924
    OEM ref
    P014
    Build start
    01 Feb 2007
    Build end
    23 May 2008
  • 19 Dec 2008CITROEN XSARARef R/2008/196

    SEATBELT RESTRAINING ABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. Restraining ability may be impaired in an impact.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check and replace seat frame if in affected batch.

    Vehicles affected
    238
    OEM ref
    MAF
    Build start
    06 Apr 2008
    Build end
    09 Apr 2008
  • 19 Dec 2008PEUGEOT EXPERTRef R/2008/183

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN WHEN RELEASED

    Defect

    The throttle pedal may not return to its initial position as a result of a nonconformity to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the pedal mechanism.

    Vehicles affected
    290
    Build start
    12 Mar 2008
    Build end
    25 Mar 2008

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