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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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  • 23 Feb 2004IVECO CARGO SERIESRef R/2004/027

    ENGINE COULD BE STARTED FROM CHASSIS CONTROL WITH CAB TILTED AND TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the engine could be started from the chassis control with the cab tilted and the transmission in drive

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit start inhibitor cable

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    RCE76
    Build start
    05 Nov 2002
    Build end
    09 Sept 2003
  • 20 Feb 2004RENAULT ESPACERef R/2004/020

    POSSIBILITY OF EMISSION FROM THE DASHBOARD VENTS INTO THE CABIN

    Defect

    Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software

    Vehicles affected
    1,040
    OEM ref
    OAE2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    05 Nov 2003
  • 20 Feb 2004RENAULT ESPACERef R/2004/021

    POTENTIAL EMISSION OF SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD VENT INTO THE CABIN

    Defect

    Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software

    Vehicles affected
    3,071
    OEM ref
    OADZ
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    05 Nov 2003
  • 10 Feb 2004IRISBUS EURORIDERRef R/2004/001

    ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR PIPE MAY BREAK.

    Defect

    An injector pipe may break and spill fuel in the engine compartment which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire hazard.

    Remedy

    Fit a new set of injector pipes to the engines of the potentially affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    206
  • 09 Feb 2004CITROEN C8Ref R/2004/017

    HEATER BLOWER MODULE - RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    There is a possibility of defective components in the heater blower which could cause a short circuit and a 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
    25
    OEM ref
    XRN
    Build start
    01 Apr 2002
    Build end
    31 Oct 2002
  • 09 Feb 2004MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2004/035

    POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a fractured air pipe penetrating the wiring harness and/or an oil pipe fracturing with the possibility of causing a fire hazard

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-route and clamp the subject air pipe so that it is clear of the wiring harness and the replacement of the oil pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    184
    Build start
    01 Mar 2003
    Build end
    01 Mar 2004
  • 06 Feb 2004BUELL S3TRef RM/2003/019

    POSSIBLE STICKING THROTTLE

    Defect

    The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

    Remedy

    Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    123
  • 06 Feb 2004BUELL X1Ref RM/2003/019

    POSSIBLE STICKING THROTTLE

    Defect

    The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

    Remedy

    Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    123
  • 06 Feb 2004BUELL S3Ref RM/2003/019

    POSSIBLE STICKING THROTTLE

    Defect

    The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

    Remedy

    Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

    Vehicles affected
    123
  • 03 Feb 2004KAWASAKI VN800B8Ref RM/2004/002

    CARBURETTOR DIAPHRAGM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Carburettor accelerator pump diaphragm may break resulting in a fuel leak and possible risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Replace the accelerator pump diaphragm.

    Vehicles affected
    28
  • 02 Feb 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600-1Ref RM/2003/021

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF LOWER HANDLEBAR HOLDER BOLTS.

    Defect

    A combination of incorrect clearances and road vibration could result in the fracture of the lower handlebar holder fixing bolts. This could affect the directional control of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Countermeasure parts have been produced and will be fitted to all affected machines.

    Vehicles affected
    905
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/AS03015
  • 02 Feb 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600-2Ref RM/2003/021

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF LOWER HANDLEBAR HOLDER BOLTS.

    Defect

    A combination of incorrect clearances and road vibration could result in the fracture of the lower handlebar holder fixing bolts. This could affect the directional control of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Countermeasure parts have been produced and will be fitted to all affected machines.

    Vehicles affected
    905
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/AS03015
  • 02 Feb 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600D-3Ref RM/2003/021

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF LOWER HANDLEBAR HOLDER BOLTS.

    Defect

    A combination of incorrect clearances and road vibration could result in the fracture of the lower handlebar holder fixing bolts. This could affect the directional control of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Countermeasure parts have been produced and will be fitted to all affected machines.

    Vehicles affected
    905
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/AS03015
  • 02 Feb 2004HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600A-3Ref RM/2003/021

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF LOWER HANDLEBAR HOLDER BOLTS.

    Defect

    A combination of incorrect clearances and road vibration could result in the fracture of the lower handlebar holder fixing bolts. This could affect the directional control of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Countermeasure parts have been produced and will be fitted to all affected machines.

    Vehicles affected
    905
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/AS03015
  • 26 Jan 2004NEOPLAN EUROLINERRef R/2004/018

    DRIVE AXLE SUB FRAME CONCERN

    Defect

    The lightweight drive axle sub frame may fracture after extensive service (250000 km).

    Remedy

    Strengthen/repair the sub frame by fitting repair shoes

    Vehicles affected
    65
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    01 Jan 2002
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 26 Jan 2004ALFA ROMEO 156Ref R/2003/189

    BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON PAS PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET

    Defect

    The fitting of an incorrect connector between the brake pipe and the master cylinder may cause the brake pipe to chafe on a power steering pipe support bracket. In the worst case this could result in a fluid leak and a reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Replace the connector brake pipe and seals.

    Vehicles affected
    29
    Build start
    01 Mar 2003
    Build end
    31 Mar 2003
  • 26 Jan 2004NEOPLAN CITYLINERRef R/2004/018

    DRIVE AXLE SUB FRAME CONCERN

    Defect

    The lightweight drive axle sub frame may fracture after extensive service (250000 km).

    Remedy

    Strengthen/repair the sub frame by fitting repair shoes

    Vehicles affected
    65
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    01 Jan 2002
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 26 Jan 2004FORD FOCUSRef R/2004/009

    REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY CHAFE

    Defect

    Left and right hand rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the wheel arch liners.

    Remedy

    Check the brake hoses for damage and modify the rear wheel arch liners.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    Build start
    06 Dec 2002
    Build end
    13 Dec 2002
  • 20 Jan 2004TRITECH AUTOCRAFT LTD Schmitt KRRef R/2004/014

    SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH C&U REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    Service Brake System non compliant with C & U

    Remedy

    As these vehicles are supplied in kit form Tri - Tech have written to all six purchasers (Company Circular) advising them to obtain and fit the necessary components to ensure the rear brake works on application of the service brake.

    Vehicles affected
    6
  • 19 Jan 2004YAMAHA XV1700PCRef RM/2004/001

    POSSIBLE LOCK-UP OF TRANSMISSION

    Defect

    Abnormal wear within the gearbox may result in a broken retaining circlip which could cause the transmission to lock up. This could result in the rider loosing control of the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected gearbox components with new modified parts.

    Vehicles affected
    220
  • 19 Jan 2004YAMAHA XV1600ARef RM/2004/001

    POSSIBLE LOCK-UP OF TRANSMISSION

    Defect

    Abnormal wear within the gearbox may result in a broken retaining circlip which could cause the transmission to lock up. This could result in the rider loosing control of the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected gearbox components with new modified parts.

    Vehicles affected
    220
  • 16 Jan 2004DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/2004/013

    SEAT BELT INERTIA REEL MAY NOT LOCK.

    Defect

    The lap belts fitted to the passenger seats may have incorrectly manufactured inertia reels. As a consequence a seat belt may not lock in a collision.

    Remedy

    Check the batch number of each seat belt and fit a quality assured replacement where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    330
    OEM ref
    293
    Build start
    01 Sept 2003
    Build end
    17 Oct 2003

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