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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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  • 14 Jul 2004BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2004/131

    POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTNENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    Defect

    Due to a hardware fault within the digital engine electronic control unit the possibility exists that the unit could fail completely resulting in loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured item.

    Vehicles affected
    231
    Build start
    12 May 2004
    Build end
    06 Jul 2004
  • 14 Jul 2004BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2004/131

    POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTNENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    Defect

    Due to a hardware fault within the digital engine electronic control unit the possibility exists that the unit could fail completely resulting in loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured item.

    Vehicles affected
    231
    Build start
    12 May 2004
    Build end
    06 Jul 2004
  • 14 Jul 2004BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2004/131

    POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTNENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    Defect

    Due to a hardware fault within the digital engine electronic control unit the possibility exists that the unit could fail completely resulting in loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured item.

    Vehicles affected
    231
    Build start
    12 May 2004
    Build end
    06 Jul 2004
  • 14 Jul 2004BMW X5Ref R/2004/131

    POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTNENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    Defect

    Due to a hardware fault within the digital engine electronic control unit the possibility exists that the unit could fail completely resulting in loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured item.

    Vehicles affected
    231
    Build start
    12 May 2004
    Build end
    06 Jul 2004
  • 12 Jul 2004FERRARI 360Ref R/2004/121

    HYDRAULIC STEERING DELIVERY PIPE COULD CAUSE SLIGHT LEAK

    Defect

    The hydraulic steering delivery pipe from the pump to the rack may be defective and in consequence may develop a slight leak. This in turn could lead to a gradual reduction in the steering assistance available.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicle swill be recalled at which time the subject pipe will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    227
    Build start
    01 Jul 2002
    Build end
    01 Jul 2002
  • 12 Jul 2004PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2004/118

    CONCERN THAT THE LOWER AXLE SWIVEL JOINT WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    There is a risk that the lower swivel joint on the front suspension has not been sufficiently tightened.

    Remedy

    Check the mounting and tightness of the joint if found out of specification replace the joint.

    Vehicles affected
    14,109
    OEM ref
    X5M
    Build start
    15 Mar 2004
    Build end
    06 Jun 2004
  • 12 Jul 2004BELRON SPLINTEXRef RCOMP/2004/003

    THE BOND BETWEEN THE WINDSCREEN AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT HOLD IN AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    The bond between the windscreen and the vehicle may not be sufficiently strong to hold the windscreen in place in the event of an accident

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace screen

    Vehicles affected
    275
    OEM ref
    D2MJH/1689936.01
    Build start
    10 Mar 2004
    Build end
    12 Jul 2004
  • 12 Jul 2004BELRON WINDSCREENRef RCOMP/2004/003

    THE BOND BETWEEN THE WINDSCREEN AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT HOLD IN AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    The bond between the windscreen and the vehicle may not be sufficiently strong to hold the windscreen in place in the event of an accident

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace screen

    Vehicles affected
    275
    OEM ref
    D2MJH/1689936.01
    Build start
    10 Mar 2004
    Build end
    12 Jul 2004
  • 09 Jul 2004PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2004/117

    FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE STOP COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The original engine software may cause erratic operation of the motorised throttle body. This could in rare extreme cases cause the throttle stop to break. This will cause the engine to revert to limp home mode which possible may cause a reduction in braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Install updated software in the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    8,599
    OEM ref
    X5G
  • 09 Jul 2004PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2004/117

    FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE STOP COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The original engine software may cause erratic operation of the motorised throttle body. This could in rare extreme cases cause the throttle stop to break. This will cause the engine to revert to limp home mode which possible may cause a reduction in braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Install updated software in the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    8,599
    OEM ref
    X5G
  • 05 Jul 2004KIA SORENTORef R/2004/077

    POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN POWER STEERING HOSE AND BRAKE PIPE

    Defect

    It is possible that the power steering hose could come in contact with the metal brake pipe. If unchecked there is potential for the metal brake pipe to chafe which could result in fluid loss.

    Remedy

    Return the vehicle to the dealers to check and adjust the gap between the power steering hose and metal brake pipe. And if required replace the metal brake pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    4,427
    Build start
    06 Oct 2002
    Build end
    18 Feb 2004
  • 05 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SL CLASSRef R/2004/094

    POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    Premature wear of the Sensatronic Brake Control (SBC) unit may lead to a reduced braking efficiency

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles download the latest software. Following the download the system will advise when the SBC hydraulic unit requires replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    39,742
    OEM ref
    p005
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    01 Jun 2003
  • 05 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2004/094

    POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    Premature wear of the Sensatronic Brake Control (SBC) unit may lead to a reduced braking efficiency

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles download the latest software. Following the download the system will advise when the SBC hydraulic unit requires replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    39,742
    OEM ref
    p005
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    01 Jun 2003
  • 04 Jul 2004SALVADOR CAETANO ENIGMARef R/2004/120

    ENTRANCE DOOR HEATED GLASS COULD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER

    Defect

    The front entrance door heated glass may spontaneously shatter with the consequence that persons may be hit by fragments of glass.

    Remedy

    Operators of affected vehicles will be contacted and instructed to remove the fuse from the electrical circuit of the relevant heater element.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    Build start
    01 Jul 2003
    Build end
    01 Jul 2004
  • 04 Jul 2004SALVADOR CAETANO CAETANORef R/2004/120

    ENTRANCE DOOR HEATED GLASS COULD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER

    Defect

    The front entrance door heated glass may spontaneously shatter with the consequence that persons may be hit by fragments of glass.

    Remedy

    Operators of affected vehicles will be contacted and instructed to remove the fuse from the electrical circuit of the relevant heater element.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    Build start
    01 Jul 2003
    Build end
    01 Jul 2004
  • 02 Jul 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600D-3Ref RM/2004/009

    CONCERN THAT THE FUEL TANK DIE STAMPING DOES NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain machines the Fuel Tank die stamping does not meet manufacturing specifications.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines inspect fuel tank to determine if it needs to be replaced. If the inspection identifies a problem a countermeasure fuel tank will be fitted

    Vehicles affected
    93
    Build start
    01 May 2003
    Build end
    01 May 2003
  • 02 Jul 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600A-3Ref RM/2004/009

    CONCERN THAT THE FUEL TANK DIE STAMPING DOES NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain machines the Fuel Tank die stamping does not meet manufacturing specifications.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines inspect fuel tank to determine if it needs to be replaced. If the inspection identifies a problem a countermeasure fuel tank will be fitted

    Vehicles affected
    93
    Build start
    01 May 2003
    Build end
    01 May 2003
  • 01 Jul 2004TRANSBUS DART SLFRef R/2004/045

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON

    Defect

    There have been instances where the stop lights on a number of the above models have been found to remain on following brake release. Investigation of the concern has attributed the situation to a lack of grease during production of the SL4 stop lamp switch

    Remedy

    To address the concern affected vehicles will be re-worked by operators under the terms of the Code of Practice by the fitting of quality assured switches (2 per vehicle).

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 01 Jul 2004TRANSBUS TRIDENTRef R/2004/045

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON

    Defect

    There have been instances where the stop lights on a number of the above models have been found to remain on following brake release. Investigation of the concern has attributed the situation to a lack of grease during production of the SL4 stop lamp switch

    Remedy

    To address the concern affected vehicles will be re-worked by operators under the terms of the Code of Practice by the fitting of quality assured switches (2 per vehicle).

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 01 Jul 2004TRANSBUS JAVELINRef R/2004/046

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON

    Defect

    There have been instances where the stop lights on a number of the above models have been found to remain on following brake release. Investigation of the concern has attributed the situation to a lack of grease during production of the SL4 stop lamp switch.

    Remedy

    To address the concern affected vehicles will be re-worked by operators under the terms of the Code of Practice by the fitting of quality assured switches (2 per vehicle).

    Vehicles affected
    49
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 01 Jul 2004TRANSBUS R-TYPERef R/2004/046

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON

    Defect

    There have been instances where the stop lights on a number of the above models have been found to remain on following brake release. Investigation of the concern has attributed the situation to a lack of grease during production of the SL4 stop lamp switch.

    Remedy

    To address the concern affected vehicles will be re-worked by operators under the terms of the Code of Practice by the fitting of quality assured switches (2 per vehicle).

    Vehicles affected
    49
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 01 Jul 2004TRANSBUS SUPER DARTRef R/2004/045

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON

    Defect

    There have been instances where the stop lights on a number of the above models have been found to remain on following brake release. Investigation of the concern has attributed the situation to a lack of grease during production of the SL4 stop lamp switch

    Remedy

    To address the concern affected vehicles will be re-worked by operators under the terms of the Code of Practice by the fitting of quality assured switches (2 per vehicle).

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 30 Jun 2004FRUEHAUF GT SLIDING SKELETALRef RCT/2004/003

    POSSIBLE FRAME FAILURE

    Defect

    Fractures have been found in the front frame bolster area near the support legs and around the rear cross member of the upper coupler.

    Remedy

    Operators of likely to affected trailers will be contacted and instructed to inspect designated areas of the 20 foot position bolster for weld failure. Should a failure be identified the trailer should be taken out of service with immediate effect. The trailer should not be put back into service until modified by the manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    306
    Build start
    01 Jun 2000
    Build end
    01 Jun 2003
  • 29 Jun 2004VW POLORef R/2004/092

    CLUTCH OPERATION MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    A fracture may occur in the area of the clutch pedal attachment because of poor welding which may affect the operation of the clutch.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles an additional foot pedal support (additional welding seam) will be fitted

    Vehicles affected
    3,497
    OEM ref
    30C1
    Build start
    03 May 1999
    Build end
    09 May 2001
  • 25 Jun 2004SUZUKI IGNISRef R/2004/103

    FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNERS MAY NOT HAVE BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.

    Vehicles affected
    1,613
    OEM ref
    r0408
    Build start
    01 Jun 2003
    Build end
    01 Jun 2004

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