DVLA 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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BATTERY GROUND CABLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT
The battery positive cable may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If a conflict does develop a short circuit of the battery ground cable will occur. This may result in smoke appearing from under the bonnet or a failure to start with warning lamps illuminated.
Recalled vehicles will have the distance between the battery positive cable checked and adjusted if the clearance is less than 4mm.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an automatic transmission parking brake component which may not have been hardened to the correct specification. This could result in the transmission parking brake not engaging when park on the transmission is selected.
Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake pawl guide plate replaced with a quality assured item.
INCORRECT TORQUE APPLIED TO TRAILER HITCH FITTING BOLTS
It has been identified that during production an incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts.
Recalled vehicles will have the trailer hitch bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.
Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.
STARTER MOTOR MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY
There is a possibility of untimely triggering of the starter motor which if the vehicle has been left in gear could result in the vehicle jerking forward when the starter motor engages.
Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and down load new software for the intelligent servo control unit.
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF KING PIN / BEDPLATE ASSEMBLY
The possibility exists that the king pin rubbing plate might fail. Should this occur the semi -trailer could become detached from the drawing vehicle
Recalled vehicles will have the rubbing plate modified/replaced as necessary.
AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY TOO LATE
In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.
Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Electrical wiring may short circuit and cause the engine to cut out.
Recall the likely to be affected machines and reposition the ignition switch block connector to prevent the harness from being worn or cut.
VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE IF JACKED
Vehicles manufactured with Coil Suspension were incorrectly equipped with a scissor jack rather than the required screw/bottle jack. An unladen vehicle may become unstable if lifted
Recall affected vehicles and replace jack if incorrect type is found.
RISK OF FIRE
There is a possibility of a thermal malfunction on the fuel filter water separator bowl with the heater. This can result in overheating due to low fuel level in combination with a faulty thermostat in the water separator bowl
Recall affected vehicles fit heat shield and check/reconnect cable in the electrical connector on the fuel filter/water separator housing
RISK OF FIRE
There is a possibility of a thermal malfunction on the fuel filter water separator bowl with the heater. This can result in overheating due to low fuel level in combination with a faulty thermostat in the water separator bowl
Recall affected vehicles fit heat shield and check/reconnect cable in the electrical connector on the fuel filter/water separator housing
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT LATCH WHEN APPLIED
Due to the hardening level of the handbrake pawl and sector not being to standard excessive wear may take place. If ignored the handbrake will eventually fail to latch and may possibly self release after engagement.
Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the handbrake assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT LATCH WHEN APPLIED
Due to the hardening level of the handbrake pawl and sector not being to standard excessive wear may take place. If ignored the handbrake will eventually fail to latch and may possibly self release after engagement.
Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the handbrake assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
CHILD CARRIER DOES NOT MEET CHILD SEAT FITTING REQUIREMENTS
It has been identified that the child seat does not fit correctly into the seat carrier.
All models of this seat have been withdrawn from sale and customers have been contacted and asked to return the seat for a full refund.
REAR AXLE V-STAY BALL JOINT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR.
At high inclination the sealing boot of the axle 'V' stay ball joint can be damaged and allow the ingress of water and dirt which can cause the ball joint to wear prematurely and cause the axle to become loose.
Recall affected vehicles and fit modified 'V' stay
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM MAY FAIL
The heads of the blind rivet pins may detach and in unfavourable circumstances get jammed between the valve and the seat of the blow off valve. This means that the valve will be permanently open and that it is no longer possible to fill the compressed air system completely.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check the model and date of manufacture on the model plate. If affected remove the cartridge and check if the pin heads on the rivets are still firm. If the pin heads are intact rebuild the drier and mark as checked. If the pins have detached find the loose headsremove them and then rebuild the drier with new seal and damping plate. If the pin heads cannot be found a new drier should be fitted.
HUB BEARING MAY FAIL
Water and dirt can penetrate into the trailing axle hub which can lead to severe damage and eventual failure of the hub bearings
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a deflector to the axle hub mounting. Inspect the bearings hubs and axle for damage. Replace parts where necessary.
HUB BEARING MAY FAIL
Water and dirt can penetrate into the trailing axle hub which can lead to severe damage and eventual failure of the hub bearings
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a deflector to the axle hub mounting. Inspect the bearings hubs and axle for damage. Replace parts where necessary.
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM MAY FAIL
The heads of the blind rivet pins may detach and in unfavourable circumstances get jammed between the valve and the seat of the blow off valve. This means that the valve will be permanently open and that it is no longer possible to fill the compressed air system completely.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check the model and date of manufacture on the model plate. If affected remove the cartridge and check if the pin heads on the rivets are still firm. If the pin heads are intact rebuild the drier and mark as checked. If the pins have detached find the loose headsremove them and then rebuild the drier with new seal and damping plate. If the pin heads cannot be found a new drier should be fitted.
REAR AXLE V-STAY BALL JOINT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR.
At high inclination the sealing boot of the axle 'V' stay ball joint can be damaged and allow the ingress of water and dirt which can cause the ball joint to wear prematurely and cause the axle to become loose.
Recall affected vehicles and fit modified 'V' stay
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM MAY FAIL
The heads of the blind rivet pins may detach and in unfavourable circumstances get jammed between the valve and the seat of the blow off valve. This means that the valve will be permanently open and that it is no longer possible to fill the compressed air system completely.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check the model and date of manufacture on the model plate. If affected remove the cartridge and check if the pin heads on the rivets are still firm. If the pin heads are intact rebuild the drier and mark as checked. If the pins have detached find the loose headsremove them and then rebuild the drier with new seal and damping plate. If the pin heads cannot be found a new drier should be fitted.
POSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL NUTS COULD BECOME LOOSE
Due to a manufacturing error an excess of paint has been applied to the wheel mounting faces. In consequence the possibility exists that there may be a loss of wheel fixing torque.
Recalled vehicles will have any excess paint removed from the mating and locating surfaces of the wheels.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
In certain conditions it is possible for contaminated water to penetrate into the ignition coil causing the internal components to corrode. This can result in hard starting poor engine performance and in extreme cases cause the engine to cut out.
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a countermeasure ignition coil.
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