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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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  • 12 Dec 2003MAZDA MX5Ref R/2003/099

    FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN.

    Defect

    Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings.

    Remedy

    Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case.

    Vehicles affected
    28,339
  • 12 Dec 2003MAZDA 6Ref R/2003/099

    FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN.

    Defect

    Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings.

    Remedy

    Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case.

    Vehicles affected
    28,339
  • 12 Dec 2003MAZDA MPVRef R/2003/099

    FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN.

    Defect

    Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings.

    Remedy

    Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case.

    Vehicles affected
    28,339
  • 12 Dec 2003MITSUBISHI SHOGUNRef R/2003/163

    Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to improper operation when assembling the engine at production a crack occurred on the advance control lever of the cold start device on the injection pump.

    Remedy

    During specific vehicle usage there is a possibility that the engine rpm could increase if the cold start lever broke.

    Vehicles affected
    697
    Build start
    09 May 1994
    Build end
    27 Mar 1997
  • 12 Dec 2003MITSUBISHI SPACE WAGONRef R/2003/164

    CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE BRAKE HOSE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to improper fixing position of the front brake hose excessive stress may occur to the hose when continually operated on the steering system. In the worst case cracks may occur on the brake hose which may result in a leak and a reduction in brake force.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to fit modified brake hoses and brackets

    Vehicles affected
    4,955
    Build start
    01 Oct 1999
    Build end
    01 Oct 2003
  • 08 Dec 2003Nissan Motor (GB) Limited TINORef R/2003/170

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    111,831
    OEM ref
    r3022
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 08 Dec 2003Nissan Motor (GB) Limited X-TRAILRef R/2003/170

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    111,831
    OEM ref
    r3022
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 08 Dec 2003Nissan Motor (GB) Limited PRIMERARef R/2003/170

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    111,831
    OEM ref
    r3022
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 08 Dec 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/176

    RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE

    Defect

    The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    C4947
  • 08 Dec 2003VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2003/176

    RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE

    Defect

    The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    C4947
  • 08 Dec 2003Nissan Motor (GB) Limited ALMERARef R/2003/170

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    111,831
    OEM ref
    r3022
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 03 Dec 2003TOYOTA (GB) PLC LANDCRUISERRef R/2003/124

    THE FRONT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION MAY BE LOOSE.

    Defect

    The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle.

    Remedy

    Examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    437
    OEM ref
    SR60558
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    31 Aug 2002
  • 28 Nov 2003BMW MOTORRAD UK F SERIESRef RM/2005/020

    REAR BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE

    Defect

    It is possible that a number of machines have been released from the factory with the securing screws of the rear brake caliper not tightened to the correct torque. Should this situation not be rectified the caliper may would become insecure with the attendant possibility that the rear wheel could lock.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and check the tightening torque of the caliper retaining screws.

    Vehicles affected
    727
  • 28 Nov 2003SUZUKI GB PLC UH125Ref RM/2003/018

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE DISC PAD

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the securing e-ring of the rear brake caliper retaining pad pin could work loose during long high speed riding. In the worst possible case the pad retaining pin can become completely detached and the rear disc pads drop out of the caliper giving a loss of braking performance.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace rear caliper and swinging arm.

    Vehicles affected
    476
    OEM ref
    r03/02
  • 26 Nov 2003CITROEN RELAYRef R/2003/174

    HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY

    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
    4,448
    OEM ref
    XQT
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 24 Nov 2003PEUGEOT 206Ref R/2003/158

    SERVICE BRAKE LINKAGE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED

    Defect

    It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. Peugeot have experienced a limited number of incidents where one of the pins has not been locked properly during fitting.

    Remedy

    Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system.

    Vehicles affected
    284,339
    Build start
    01 Sept 1998
    Build end
    28 Feb 2002
  • 24 Nov 2003DAIHATSU HIJETRef R/2003/074

    CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak.

    Remedy

    Fit a new fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    1,153
  • 24 Nov 2003DAIHATSU HIJETRef R/2003/073

    CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Fit a new fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    2,879
  • 18 Nov 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2010/153

    BONNET COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It is possible that due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the hook with a modified hook.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    1780
  • 17 Nov 2003PORSCHE 911Ref R/2003/175

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    A connector bolt may be loose which could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch. Leaking fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with the exhaust system.

    Remedy

    Vehicles must be recalled and the connector bolts must be tightened with the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    303
  • 17 Nov 2003VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2003/173

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp

    Vehicles affected
    8,212
    OEM ref
    R23057
  • 17 Nov 2003VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2003/173

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp

    Vehicles affected
    8,212
    OEM ref
    R23057
  • 10 Nov 2003KIA RIORef R/2003/162

    REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM

    Defect

    An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data

    Vehicles affected
    2,638
    Build start
    27 Nov 2002
    Build end
    19 Mar 2003
  • 10 Nov 2003KIA SEDONARef R/2003/162

    REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM

    Defect

    An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data

    Vehicles affected
    2,638
    Build start
    27 Nov 2002
    Build end
    19 Mar 2003
  • 10 Nov 2003KIA CARENSRef R/2003/162

    REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM

    Defect

    An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data

    Vehicles affected
    2,638
    Build start
    27 Nov 2002
    Build end
    19 Mar 2003

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