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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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POSSIBLE FIRE OUTBREAKS IN THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRAL ELECTRICAL PANEL.
It has been diagnosed that the fire is due to thermal overload on 300-150 negative terminals. The cause being due to a transitional resistance between the cable lug and the terminal which has increased excessively because of the installation of Nord lock washers.
Recalled vehicles will be checked to ascertain whether Nord lock washers are fitted. If not no action will be taken. If Nord lock washers are fitted they will be removed and replaced with serrated nuts. During each of these procedures the cabling will be checked for smoldering type damage.
CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE IN A COLLISION
The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.
Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.
RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with an ignition switch which encompasses an improper design of the contact points.
Recalled vehicles will have the ignition switch replaced.
SEAT BELT MAY DE-LATCH
Excessive side movement within the driver's seat belt buckle may cause the seat belt to de-latch.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat belt buckle checked for excessive side movement. The buckle will be replaced if excessive movement is evident.
DRIVER AND CO-DRIVER'S SEATS MAY TIP TO THE REAR
The squeezer nut which is part of the scissor-type lever assembly on the seat rack may work loose. This may cause damage to the seat rack and in extreme cases the seat rack may fail. If this occurs there is a risk of the seat tipping rearward which could potentially affect the driver's control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of damages seat scissor-type lever assemblies as required.
RISK OF FIRE
The alternator wiring harness ducting may foul adjacent components with the result that under extreme conditions overheating may occur.
Recalled vehicles will have the condition of the ducting checked and the wiring re-routed.
DRIVER AND CO-DRIVER'S SEATS MAY TIP TO THE REAR
The squeezer nut which is part of the scissor-type lever assembly on the seat rack may work loose. This may cause damage to the seat rack and in extreme cases the seat rack may fail. If this occurs there is a risk of the seat tipping rearward which could potentially affect the driver's control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of damages seat scissor-type lever assemblies as required.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
The rear suspension dual purpose ram securing cap head screw may not be correctly torqued. There is a possibility that the screw could become loose and damage the brake pipe which could result in brake failure.
Recall all affected vehicles for inspection and if found to be incorrectly torqued carry out rework procedure as laid down by converter.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT
The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.
Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
It is possible that the rear caliper handbrake lever to crack and weaken. In the worst case there is a possibility that the parking brake cables will release.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the caliper handbrake lever for evidence of a crack. Where a crack exists on the lever the caliper will be replaced.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING
There is a possibility that the weld on the steering shaft at the lower universal joint fitting maybe absent. If there is an absent of the weld at the joint this may lead to a loss of steering.
Recall affected vehicles and inspect steering shaft to ensure weld is present if not renew steering shaft.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
It has been identified that the potential exists for a foul condition to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip. A situation which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe and an increase in stopping distance under braking. Additionally there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
Recalled vehicles will be inspected and the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip checked. If the clearance is to tolerance and no damage exists no further action will be required. Should the clearance be below the required standard remedial action will be taken as appropriate.
STOP BOLT MAY SHEAR
The rear brake caliper anti-rotation device (stop bolt) may shear. If this occurs the caliper will strike the swinging arm.
Recall the motorcycles that are likely to be affected to remove the original stop bolt and replace for a modified bolt
STOP BOLT MAY SHEAR
The rear brake caliper anti-rotation device (stop bolt) may shear. If this occurs the caliper will strike the swinging arm.
Recall the motorcycles that are likely to be affected to remove the original stop bolt and replace for a modified bolt
STOP BOLT MAY SHEAR
The rear brake caliper anti-rotation device (stop bolt) may shear. If this occurs the caliper will strike the swinging arm.
Recall the motorcycles that are likely to be affected to remove the original stop bolt and replace for a modified bolt
ENGINE MAY SEIZE
It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. If this this allowed to continue it is likely to result in an engine malfunction when the mileage exceeds 62000.
Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
ENGINE MAY SURGE OR STALL
It has been established that when the ambient temperature is cold and the fuel in the fuel tank is low air could be inhaled from the fuel tank vent tube into the fuel filter. This air could then pass into the fuel pump resulting in the vehicle surging or in the worst case the engine stalling.
Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank vent tube replaced.
U-BOLTS ON REAR AXLE MAY BREAK
The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking.
Recalled vehicles will have the U bolts checked to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
It has been identified that the fastening of the brake calipers on the rear axle may work loose as the result of the bolts not having been tightened to the correct torque. If this situation is allowed to continue the potential exists for the brakes on the affected axle to fail.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked by the appliance of a test torque.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
It has been identified that the fastening of the brake calipers on the rear axle may work loose as the result of the bolts not having been tightened to the correct torque. If this situation is allowed to continue the potential exists for the brakes on the affected axle to fail.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked by the appliance of a test torque.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
It has been identified that the fastening of the brake calipers on the rear axle may work loose as the result of the bolts not having been tightened to the correct torque. If this situation is allowed to continue the potential exists for the brakes on the affected axle to fail.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked by the appliance of a test torque.
FRONT COIL SPRING MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF TYRE DAMAGE
Due to insufficient surface treatment prior to painting the paint on the front coil springs may not have adhered properly. This can render the spring susceptible to corrosion in environments where road salt is used. Prolonged use of the vehicle in this condition may cause the spring to fracture which in extreme cases can lead to tyre damage.
Recalled vehicles will have both front coil springs replaced with quality assured items.
RISK OF FIRE
During prolonged use the heater and air conditioning circuit fuse 21 (mini fuse) may overheat in the central fuse holder. Excessive overheating of the fuse can result in melting of the plastic fuse holder.
Recalled vehicles will have fuse 21 replaced with a maxi fuse.
FRONT AXLE COULD BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front spring spacer plate position may be incorrectand the U bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque setting.
Recalled vehicles will have the position of the spacer plate checked. The spacer plate will be renewed if found to be incorrectly positioned. In addition the torque of the front spring U bolts will be checked.
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non- optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to total failure of the two mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a fire.
Recalled vehicles will have the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel checked and if necessary the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe will be replaced.
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