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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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  • 16 Jan 2004DAF TRUCKS 55 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
  • 16 Jan 2004MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TG-ARef R/2004/023

    POSSIBILITY OF CAB BECOMING DETACHED WHEN TILTED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the cab may become detached when tilted due to insufficient thickness of front cab mounting blocks

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of cab bearing blocks if broken

    Vehicles affected
    1,247
  • 16 Jan 2004MAN Truck and Bus Ltd ECTRef R/2004/023

    POSSIBILITY OF CAB BECOMING DETACHED WHEN TILTED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the cab may become detached when tilted due to insufficient thickness of front cab mounting blocks

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of cab bearing blocks if broken

    Vehicles affected
    1,247
  • 12 Jan 2004SCANIA TRUCK VARIOUSRef R/2004/059

    DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE REAR AXLES MAY AFFECT HUB SEALS

    Defect

    Accumulation of road dirt in the vicinity of the hub seal

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a protective plate to protect from major dirt accumulation.

    Vehicles affected
    4,598
    OEM ref
    030932
  • 12 Jan 2004KNORR BREMSE SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHRef R/2004/042

    STOPLIGHTS MAY STAY ON FOLLOWING BRAKE RELEASE.

    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
    346
  • 09 Jan 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2003/185

    REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Rear Seat Belt may not engage correctly

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace seat belt buckle

    Vehicles affected
    4,372
    OEM ref
    1886
    Build start
    01 Aug 2003
    Build end
    01 Oct 2003
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004MAN Truck and Bus Ltd ECTRef R/2004/005

    SEAT HEATER MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE SMOULDERING.

    Defect

    Ageing may cause the contact resistance of the seat heating to increase. In conjunction with the seat heating regulator installed this can lead to the seat overheating and smouldering in extreme cases.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement seat heating regulator. Fit new seat cushion and back rest heating elements where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4,509
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004MAN Truck and Bus Ltd TG-ARef R/2004/005

    SEAT HEATER MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE SMOULDERING.

    Defect

    Ageing may cause the contact resistance of the seat heating to increase. In conjunction with the seat heating regulator installed this can lead to the seat overheating and smouldering in extreme cases.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement seat heating regulator. Fit new seat cushion and back rest heating elements where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4,509
  • 05 Jan 2004HYUNDAI TRAJETRef R/2003/166

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    711
    OEM ref
    31b037
    Build start
    24 Mar 2003
    Build end
    17 Jun 2003
  • 05 Jan 2004HYUNDAI SANTA FERef R/2003/166

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    711
    OEM ref
    31b037
    Build start
    24 Mar 2003
    Build end
    17 Jun 2003
  • 31 Dec 2003RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD MIDLUMRef R/2004/004

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE BELT MAY NOT LOCK WHEN REQUIRED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the seat belt may not lock when required

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check and replace if necessary the lap safety belt reel on the dual passenger seat

    Vehicles affected
    76
    Build start
    16 Jul 2003
    Build end
    17 Oct 2003
  • 23 Dec 2003DENNIS EAGLE ELITERef R/2003/190

    FRONT HUB CASTING MAY FAIL IN AREA OF WHEEL BOLTS.

    Defect

    The front hub outer ring portion that houses the wheel bolts may break away from the inner nave portion fastened to the stub axle. In the worst case this would lead to detachment of the wheel.

    Remedy

    Inspect vehicles in the affected range and replace any defective hubs found.

    Vehicles affected
    370
    Build start
    01 May 2003
    Build end
    30 Nov 2003
  • 19 Dec 2003PEUGEOT 607Ref R/2003/183

    PROTECTION OF THE BATTERY SUPPLY CIRCUIT.

    Defect

    It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable.

    Vehicles affected
    3,696
    OEM ref
    XYV
  • 19 Dec 2003PEUGEOT 607Ref R/2003/184

    POSSIBLE DEFORMATION OF REAR SUSPENSION

    Defect

    Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation.

    Remedy

    Fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles.

    Vehicles affected
    594
    OEM ref
    X1L
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/187

    V-STAY BRACKET

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,776
    OEM ref
    C0474
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/187

    V-STAY BRACKET

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,776
    OEM ref
    C0474
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/188

    SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT.

    Defect

    A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen.

    Remedy

    Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,006
    OEM ref
    C0502
  • 18 Dec 2003BENELLI Tornado TRERef RM/2003/022

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    Engine may cut out without warning

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace the machine tilt switch

    Vehicles affected
    157
    Build start
    01 Dec 2002
    Build end
    01 Dec 2003
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/188

    SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT.

    Defect

    A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen.

    Remedy

    Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,006
    OEM ref
    C0502
  • 16 Dec 2003TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER AMERICARef RM/2003/020

    AIR MAY ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM

    Defect

    If the motorcycle is dropped onto its left side to the horizontal position for any reason air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir to master cylinder hose. The air will be unable to escape when the machine is righted and this could result in the rear brake becoming inoperative.

    Remedy

    Raise the height of the rear brake master cylinder reservoir mounting.

    Vehicles affected
    1,021
    Build start
    01 Jun 2001
    Build end
    03 Dec 2003

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