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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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  • 08 May 2008VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2008/074

    VEHICLE MAY STALL

    Defect

    It has been identified that; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. This can result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    R28041
  • 07 May 2008VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2008/075

    SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT WORK AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the subject vehicles may have a software error within the side impact protection system (SIPS) As a result the inflatable side curtains may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SIPS system ECU software upgraded.

    Vehicles affected
    4,875
    OEM ref
    R88029
  • 07 May 2008VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2008/075

    SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT WORK AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the subject vehicles may have a software error within the side impact protection system (SIPS) As a result the inflatable side curtains may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SIPS system ECU software upgraded.

    Vehicles affected
    4,875
    OEM ref
    R88029
  • 06 May 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/007

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the lens of the interior lamps located in the air ducts may not conform to specification under conditions of continuous operation. This may result in an electrical short circuit and an isolated cable fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject lamps replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C136
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2004
  • 06 May 2008CITROEN C4Ref R/2008/051

    THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.

    Vehicles affected
    2,557
    OEM ref
    YES
    Build start
    31 Mar 2006
    Build end
    03 Jan 2007
  • 06 May 2008CITROEN C5Ref R/2008/051

    THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.

    Vehicles affected
    2,557
    OEM ref
    YES
    Build start
    31 Mar 2006
    Build end
    03 Jan 2007
  • 01 May 2008MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURINORef R/2008/070

    POSSIBLE 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

    Recalled vehicles will have the top transverse control arms replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    33.10U06089A
  • 28 Apr 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLRRef R/2008/154

    WINDSHIELD MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the windscreen may not have been installed to Daimler AG's strict production specifications. With the result that the windscreen may become detached.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen removed cleaned and bonded in accordance with the specification.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    P112
  • 25 Apr 2008VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2008/066

    REAR WHEELS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    It has been identified that on the subject vehicles the rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. This in rare cases may during particular forms of low speed manoeuvring result in the wheel becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the rear wheel studs inspected and changed to a modified type as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    260
    OEM ref
    R78027
  • 25 Apr 2008VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2008/065

    ROOF RAIL BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    It is possible that the security of the roof rack might be compromised due to incorrect mounting bolts being fitted.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the roof rack mounting bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    784
  • 25 Apr 2008VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2008/066

    REAR WHEELS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    It has been identified that on the subject vehicles the rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. This in rare cases may during particular forms of low speed manoeuvring result in the wheel becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the rear wheel studs inspected and changed to a modified type as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    260
    OEM ref
    R78027
  • 25 Apr 2008VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2008/066

    REAR WHEELS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    It has been identified that on the subject vehicles the rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. This in rare cases may during particular forms of low speed manoeuvring result in the wheel becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the rear wheel studs inspected and changed to a modified type as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    260
    OEM ref
    R78027
  • 24 Apr 2008DUCATI 1098Ref RM/2008/017

    FINAL DRIVE SPROCKET MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that; the possibility exists that the final drive sprocket may fail thus impairing the safe operation of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have the final drive sprocket inspected and if necessary replaced with one of a modified design.

    Vehicles affected
    1,147
  • 24 Apr 2008PEUGEOT 4007Ref R/2008/067

    RISK OF ENGINE STALL

    Defect

    On the subject vehicles it has been identified that there is a risk of the engine stalling during very sporty driving conditions.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.

    Vehicles affected
    1,448
  • 21 Apr 2008CHRYSLER UK LTD JEEP COMPASSRef R/2007/185

    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    OEM ref
    G31
  • 21 Apr 2008CHRYSLER UK LTD DODGE CALIBERRef R/2007/185

    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    OEM ref
    G31
  • 21 Apr 2008CHRYSLER UK LTD DODGE AVENGERRef R/2007/185

    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    OEM ref
    G31
  • 21 Apr 2008CHRYSLER UK LTD JEEP PATRIOTRef R/2007/185

    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    OEM ref
    G31
  • 21 Apr 2008CHRYSLER UK LTD CHRYSLER SEBRINGRef R/2007/185

    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    OEM ref
    G31
  • 16 Apr 2008HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2008/059

    HANDBRAKE MAY RELEASE

    Defect

    It has been identified that; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake assembly replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    78,524
    Build start
    13 Sept 2005
    Build end
    12 Oct 2007
  • 15 Apr 2008LEXUS LEXUS GS300Ref R/2007/175

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to improper orientation of the fuel line's seam weld a section of fuel line within the engine bay could develop a crack that in the worst case could permit fuel to leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel lines replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3,921
    Build start
    28 Sept 2004
    Build end
    22 Nov 2005
  • 15 Apr 2008VECTRIX CORPORATION SCOOTERRef RM/2008/016

    BATTERIES MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a loose terminal connection overheating of the battery pack may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will have the batteries replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    V0801
    Build start
    01 Mar 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 15 Apr 2008FORD FOCUSRef R/2008/045

    REAR HUB BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.

    Vehicles affected
    14,027
    OEM ref
    7C160
    Build start
    01 Mar 2007
    Build end
    03 Apr 2007
  • 15 Apr 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/157

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Fire may occur in vehicles fitted with rear air conditioning as a result of the rear interior lamp deforming because of its position in continuous heat.The deformation in combination with moisture may trigger a short circuit of the connecting contacts and thereby cause an isolated cable fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the interior lamps in the rear passenger compartment.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C136
  • 15 Apr 2008LEXUS LEXUS IS250Ref R/2007/175

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to improper orientation of the fuel line's seam weld a section of fuel line within the engine bay could develop a crack that in the worst case could permit fuel to leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel lines replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3,921
    Build start
    06 Nov 2005
    Build end
    02 Dec 2005

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