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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.

Showing 12101–12125 of 15,570 recalls.

  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/129

    FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    C160
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Sept 2008
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED TRAVEL LINERRef R/2008/130

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    321
    OEM ref
    C153
  • 10 Oct 2008PEUGEOT 1007Ref R/2008/146

    VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles certain front suspension components have not been correctly tightened. In time this can result in noise additionally affect vehicle handling.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject components tightened.

    Vehicles affected
    59
    OEM ref
    YPQ
    Build start
    14 Jan 2008
    Build end
    20 Mar 2008
  • 09 Oct 2008PORSCHE 911 TURBORef R/2008/145

    STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    16
  • 09 Oct 2008PORSCHE 911 CARRERA SRef R/2008/145

    STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    16
  • 09 Oct 2008PORSCHE 911 GT2Ref R/2008/145

    STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    16
  • 09 Oct 2008PORSCHE 911 CARRERARef R/2008/145

    STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    16
  • 07 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/143

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    OEM ref
    P110
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 07 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/143

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    OEM ref
    P110
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 06 Oct 2008BMW M3Ref R/2008/141

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The double clutch is not operating at the optimum level. This could lead to the engine cutting out at low speeds.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the necessary control units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,001
    OEM ref
    0028000100
    Build end
    10 Sept 2008
  • 03 Oct 2008IRISBUS EURORIDER 397E.12.33 A-C-1Ref R/2008/127

    STEERING LINKAGE MAY BECOME DEFECTIVE

    Defect

    Cracking could occur in the steering box drop arm. If the drop arm is not replaced there is a possibility that directional control could be lost.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering box drop arm.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    Build start
    23 May 2007
    Build end
    27 Aug 2007
  • 03 Oct 2008IVECO TRAKKERRef R/2008/088

    POSSIBLE REDUCTION OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that the Duo-Duplex brake adjusting mechanism may non operate correctly. Should this be the case possible loss of front and rear brake adjustment may occur which can result in loss of braking efficiency on both the service and parking brake systems.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake stations of both the front and rear axles fitted with a modified brake adjuster kit.

    Vehicles affected
    291
    OEM ref
    RCV76 &V78
    Build start
    28 Jun 2005
    Build end
    31 Jan 2008
  • 02 Oct 2008LAND ROVER FREELANDERRef R/2008/125

    BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended.

    Remedy

    Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.

    Vehicles affected
    28,871
    OEM ref
    p011
    Build start
    01 Feb 2007
    Build end
    23 May 2008
  • 30 Sept 2008YAMAHA MTRef RM/2008/039

    REAR VIEW MIRROR MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances due to vibration a crack may develop at the rear view mirror pivot point and in extreme cases the mirror head(s) may become detached causing a safety issue primarily to other road users or bystanders.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the rear view mirrors with ones that have been modified.

    Vehicles affected
    303
  • 30 Sept 2008YAMAHA FZ1Ref RM/2008/039

    REAR VIEW MIRROR MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances due to vibration a crack may develop at the rear view mirror pivot point and in extreme cases the mirror head(s) may become detached causing a safety issue primarily to other road users or bystanders.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the rear view mirrors with ones that have been modified.

    Vehicles affected
    303
  • 30 Sept 2008MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2008/142

    STEERING CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Steering control could be lost as the idler arm bearing journals could fail as a result of the material used to make the not being to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both steering relay levers

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    46.40M06393A
  • 29 Sept 2008MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERRef R/2008/058

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    When a driver sequentially performs a quick gear shift down (high rpm 6th to 5th to 4th gear etc)during high speed driving (high engine load) the engine ECU can judge the engine to run in overrun condition. As a result to avoid engine damage the ECU will turn off the engine by stopping the fuel supply and closing the throttle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-programme the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    387
  • 29 Sept 2008LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2008/016

    BRAKES MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The brake disc to hub mount bolts may be loose which could when the brakes are applied cause judder and noisy braking. This could eventually result in the failure of the retaining bolts and ultimately the disc being detached from the hub.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new bolts with loctite applied and torque the disc to hub fixing bolts to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    3,084
    OEM ref
    LTI001
    Build start
    01 Aug 2006
  • 29 Sept 2008LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2008/018

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel injector pipe to fuel pump may leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the supporting clamp.

    Vehicles affected
    1,577
    OEM ref
    2ck
    Build start
    01 Aug 2006
  • 29 Sept 2008MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERRef R/2008/108

    FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE RESIN FUEL RETURN PIPE ON THE INLET MANIFOLD.

    Defect

    It has been identified that the engine fuel return pipe can become damaged as the result of abrasion with it's fixation and harness.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for evidence of pipe damage which if none is evident protective covers will be installed. Should it be found that the pipes are damaged they will be replaced by pipes which are fitted with protective covers.

    Vehicles affected
    332
    Build start
    01 Jan 2008
    Build end
    11 Jul 2008
  • 29 Sept 2008LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2008/019

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Under bonnet fires.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to 1. Fit fire retardant shields over the bulkhead sound insulation material 2. Replace the EGR pipes 3. Fit a new EGR heat shield to EGR pipe 4. Check the integrity and fit of all related under bonnet components.

    Vehicles affected
    5,178
    OEM ref
    LTI006
    Build start
    01 Aug 2006
  • 29 Sept 2008LTI TX4Ref RSPV/2008/017

    LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to an incorrect specification the turbo intake hose may deform due to oil contamination. Should this occur the engine power would be significantly reduced resulting in an attainable road speed of less than 20mph.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the turbo hose replaced with a quality assured item.

    Vehicles affected
    2,808
    OEM ref
    2dr
    Build start
    01 Aug 2006
  • 24 Sept 2008KAWASAKI VN900Ref RM/2008/040

    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that under certain riding conditions fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket. Fuel leakage in the presence of a spark or a flame may result in an explosion or a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have the fuel tank replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    105
    OEM ref
    DAB600
  • 24 Sept 2008Nissan Motor (GB) Limited PRIMASTARRef R/2008/062

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    The incorrect side airbag may deploy in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag control unit with one containing the correct logic.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    Build start
    01 Jul 2006
    Build end
    30 Nov 2006
  • 22 Sept 2008SUZUKI GRAND VITARARef R/2008/120

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    6,591
    OEM ref
    R08/04
    Build start
    28 Jun 2005
    Build end
    31 May 2008

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