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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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  • 29 Mar 2004KAWASAKI VN1500-P2HRef RM/2004/005

    POSSIBILITY OF AN OIL LEAK.

    Defect

    During cold starts the oil pressure relief valve may not respond quickly enough thus allowing excess pressure to build up causing the bottom of the oil filter to deform. This can cause oil to leak from the filter with the potential of a slip type accident.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected machines and fit a replacement oil filter.

    Vehicles affected
    97
  • 29 Mar 2004MASERATI 4200Ref R/2004/067

    POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING RACK FIXING BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The possibility exists that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose which may result in impaired steering control

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled and the subject bolts replaced with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    780
    Build start
    01 Apr 2001
    Build end
    01 Apr 2003
  • 22 Mar 2004BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2004/056

    POSSIBILE FAULT IN THE DSC YAW RATE SENSOR

    Defect

    Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the batch number and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    45
    Build start
    25 Feb 2004
    Build end
    10 Mar 2004
  • 22 Mar 2004CITROEN C3Ref R/2004/022

    ROOF BARS MAY SLIP

    Defect

    Possibility that roof bars may slip when bulky objects are placed on them

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace roof bars with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    381
    Build start
    01 Oct 2001
    Build end
    01 Jan 2004
  • 22 Mar 2004BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2004/056

    POSSIBILE FAULT IN THE DSC YAW RATE SENSOR

    Defect

    Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the batch number and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    45
    Build start
    25 Feb 2004
    Build end
    10 Mar 2004
  • 22 Mar 2004DAF BUS SBRef R/2004/037

    POSSIBILITY OF AN OIL LEAK

    Defect

    Possible leakage of hydraulic oil from high pressure hose - hydro pump to fan drive hydromotor

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement hose

    Vehicles affected
    301
  • 21 Mar 2004PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2004/047

    POSSIBILITY THAT EGR SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BREAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the EGR support bracket may break and cause a short circuit which may stop the engine.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace EGR bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    9,510
    OEM ref
    X3B
    Build start
    28 Nov 2001
    Build end
    02 Oct 2003
  • 17 Mar 2004RAPIDO SAS VariousRef R/2005/129

    BATTERY MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Cracking of the leisure battery tray may occur such that the battery may fall onto the carriageway.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the original battery tray with a strengthened version.

    Vehicles affected
    80
  • 17 Mar 2004AUDI QUATTRORef R/2004/041

    REAR LEFT BRAKE PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the rear left brake pipe may become damaged by contact with the rear suspension coupling rod.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles inspect brake pipe for damage to protective coating and replace and/or reposition if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    820
    OEM ref
    47J6
  • 15 Mar 2004RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD MIDLUMRef R/2004/048

    POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing defect the high pressure fuel delivery pipes may rupture and leak fuel

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pipes with quality assured type

    Vehicles affected
    111
    Build start
    16 Oct 2003
    Build end
    23 Feb 2004
  • 15 Mar 2004BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED ARNAGERef R/2004/044

    POSSIBILITY THAT FEED OR RETURN FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY RE-ENGAGE.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip

    Vehicles affected
    489
    OEM ref
    04/02
  • 14 Mar 2004SCANIA TRUCK VARIOUSRef R/2004/060

    PARKING BRAKE MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY

    Defect

    The plastic pipe where the union on the relay valve for the parking brake is located can loosen and lead to involuntary application of the brakes

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles inspect the relevant plastic pipes and replace the insert connection if faulty

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    041061
  • 11 Mar 2004VAUXHALL COMBORef R/2004/019

    STEERING WHEEL CENTRE SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

    Defect

    The steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.

    Remedy

    Replace the centre torx screw and tighten to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    144
    OEM ref
    04-C-08
  • 11 Mar 2004VAUXHALL CORSARef R/2004/019

    STEERING WHEEL CENTRE SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

    Defect

    The steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.

    Remedy

    Replace the centre torx screw and tighten to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    144
    OEM ref
    04-C-08
  • 10 Mar 2004SAAB 93Ref R/2003/181

    POSSIBLE FAULT IN THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER.

    Defect

    The front seat recliner locking mechanism could have abnormal free play which may result in an unsatisfactory locking function. Because the seat belt is integrated in the seat back failure of the locking mechanism would affect the crash safety protection.

    Remedy

    Check the front seat production number and where necessary install a new seat assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    1,279
    OEM ref
    15014
  • 10 Mar 2004PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2004/011

    RISK OF FIRE - HEATER BLOWER MODULE

    Defect

    There is a possibility of defective components in the heater blower which could cause a short circuit and loss of ventilation of the passenger compartment and in an extreme condition could set fire to the wiring harness.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace heater blower module

    Vehicles affected
    168
    OEM ref
    X3Q
    Build start
    10 May 2001
    Build end
    10 Jan 2003
  • 09 Mar 2004VW TOUAREGRef R/2004/026

    WIRING LOOM MAY CHAFE AND LEFT SEAT CONSOLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND SEVERE REAR CRASH

    Defect

    The foot operated parking brake can chafe on the main wiring loom the left seat console may not withstand a severe rear crash because of faulty welding and on some vehicles with a V^ petrol engine an additional earth connection must be fitted to the fuel tank

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles fit anti chafing protection to foot operated parking brake check and if necessary replace left seat console and fit additional earth connection to the fuel tank filler neck

    Vehicles affected
    789
    Build start
    01 Oct 2002
    Build end
    01 Aug 2003
  • 08 Mar 2004APRILIA CAPONORD RALLY RAIDRef RM/2004/004

    FRONT FORKS MAY NOT RETURN TO NORMAL RIDE POSITION.

    Defect

    An out of tolerance internal spacer within the front forks can if it reaches maximum compression not return to its original position. This could cause difficulties in control of the machine.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the internal spacer with the correct specification one.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    Build start
    01 Mar 2003
    Build end
    01 Mar 2003
  • 06 Mar 2004PEUGEOT BOXERRef R/2003/182

    HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED.

    Defect

    The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.

    Remedy

    Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.

    Vehicles affected
    2,239
    OEM ref
    X2B
    Build start
    19 Oct 2001
    Build end
    29 Sept 2003
  • 02 Mar 2004JAGUAR XKRef R/2004/003

    AUTO GEARBOX MAY ENGAGE REVERSE WHEN IN FORWARD DRIVE.

    Defect

    (a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.

    Vehicles affected
    13,911
    OEM ref
    R513
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003
  • 02 Mar 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES NT650Ref RM/2004/003

    REAR BRAKE PEDAL WELD CONCERN

    Defect

    An out of specification weld on the rear brake pedal may fail. In the worst case this could cause the brake to be ineffective when the pedal is applied.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected machines and fit a new rear brake pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    697
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/AS04004
    Build start
    17 Mar 2003
    Build end
    07 Nov 2003
  • 02 Mar 2004JAGUAR S TYPERef R/2004/003

    AUTO GEARBOX MAY ENGAGE REVERSE WHEN IN FORWARD DRIVE.

    Defect

    (a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.

    Vehicles affected
    13,911
    OEM ref
    R513
    Build start
    01 Jul 2001
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003
  • 02 Mar 2004JAGUAR XJRef R/2004/003

    AUTO GEARBOX MAY ENGAGE REVERSE WHEN IN FORWARD DRIVE.

    Defect

    (a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.

    Vehicles affected
    13,911
    OEM ref
    R513
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003
  • 25 Feb 2004SUZUKI ALTORef R/2004/031

    HANDBRAKE CONTROL BUTTON FAULTY

    Defect

    Parking Brake release button may become detached

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    1,101
    OEM ref
    r0401
    Build start
    01 Feb 2004
    Build end
    01 Feb 2004
  • 25 Feb 2004FORD MAVERICKRef R/2004/015

    SEAT BELT MAY NOT LATCH

    Defect

    It is possible that the driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched.

    Remedy

    Fit new seat belts where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,757
    OEM ref
    3c916
    Build start
    01 Jun 2000
    Build end
    31 Jul 2001

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