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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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  • 05 Nov 2003AUDI A8Ref R/2003/160

    REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG

    Defect

    On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag

    Vehicles affected
    235
    Build start
    01 Aug 2002
    Build end
    31 Mar 2003
  • 01 Nov 2003BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2003/169

    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG

    Defect

    A possible fault in the microprocessor in the air bag control unit could lead to an uncontrolled setting of the output signals from the control unit immediately after switching on the ignition. In unfavourable conditions this may lead to components of the safety and restraint system being triggered. This fault does not affect the vehicle while the car is being driven.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace and code the air bag control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    8,176
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Aug 2001
  • 31 Oct 2003DAEWOO MATIZRef R/2003/165

    HIGH ENGINE SPEED IDLE CONDITION MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator (MTIA) could be faulty. A faulty MTIA could result in a high engine speed.

    Remedy

    Examine and replace the motorised throttle idle actuator where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    389
  • 31 Oct 2003HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800A-3Ref RM/2003/014

    IMPROPER WELDS IN FRAME CROSS MEMBER

    Defect

    The frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or over pot holes can cause the affected welds to crack. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines for inspection. Any repairs will consist of reinforcement of the welds and where cracks are identified during the initial inspection a new countermeasure frame will be installed.

    Vehicles affected
    120
    OEM ref
    DH/MK/AS03012
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    10 Sept 2002
  • 31 Oct 2003HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800A-2Ref RM/2003/014

    IMPROPER WELDS IN FRAME CROSS MEMBER

    Defect

    The frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or over pot holes can cause the affected welds to crack. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines for inspection. Any repairs will consist of reinforcement of the welds and where cracks are identified during the initial inspection a new countermeasure frame will be installed.

    Vehicles affected
    120
    OEM ref
    DH/MK/AS03012
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    10 Sept 2002
  • 31 Oct 2003MITSUBISHI LANCERRef R/2003/119

    INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR

    Defect

    Due to insecure fitment of the pin in the gear shift control set there is a possibility that the pin could could fall out making it impossible to change gear.

    Remedy

    Check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. If the pin is tight a secondary locking arrangement will be fitted as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    575
  • 30 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2003/171

    POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF ABS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    429
    OEM ref
    R53063
  • 28 Oct 2003MOTO GUZZI KRV11 SPORTRef RM/2003/017

    KR V11 Sport. Engine Flexible Coupling and Double moveable hose may break down. KR and KS V11 Sport. Flexible coupling and moveable hose may break down.

    Defect

    If the engine is running at high revolutions close to the rev limit for a prolonged amount of time the connecting rod screws may give way and break resulting in engine breakdown.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace connecting rod spring drive and moveable hose with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    2,654
    OEM ref
    101EA5
  • 28 Oct 2003MOTO GUZZI KSV11 SPORTRef RM/2003/017

    KR V11 Sport. Engine Flexible Coupling and Double moveable hose may break down. KR and KS V11 Sport. Flexible coupling and moveable hose may break down.

    Defect

    If the engine is running at high revolutions close to the rev limit for a prolonged amount of time the connecting rod screws may give way and break resulting in engine breakdown.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace connecting rod spring drive and moveable hose with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    2,654
    OEM ref
    101EA5
  • 27 Oct 2003CITROEN PICASSORef R/2003/168

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATION

    Defect

    There is a possibility of disengagement of the accelerator pedal from the support linkage which could result in loss of acceleration

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace accelerator pedal clips

    Vehicles affected
    5,872
    OEM ref
    XQX
    Build start
    01 Mar 2003
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003
  • 27 Oct 2003KAWASAKI ZX600F1Ref RM/2003/016

    MUFFLER MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The plug welds that secure the muffler bracket to the muffler body can crack allowing the muffler to become loose in the bracket. After continued use the muffler could separate from the main exhaust pipe creating the potential for an accident resulting in injury.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines to check the bracket welds and to add a damper or if necessary replacing the muffler.

    Vehicles affected
    2,628
    OEM ref
    31
  • 24 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2003/167

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT FITTING OF SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the seat belt attachments for the 2nd and 3d row may not have been fitted correctly. Some attachments may not have been tightened properly.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and inspect the attachments and if necessary replace the screws and tighten to correct specification

    Vehicles affected
    1,546
    OEM ref
    R83061
  • 24 Oct 2003TRIUMPH DAYTONARef RM/2003/015

    CLEVIS PIN MAY FOUL CONTROL PANEL AND CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG

    Defect

    If brake pedal is adjusted from its nominal position and rear brake pedal clevis pin end float taken up to offside of bike clevis pin clip may foul top edge of control plate thereby applying some degree of rear brake drag. Rear brake drag may apply rear brake.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace clevis pin circlip with modified type

    Vehicles affected
    330
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    31 May 2003
  • 20 Oct 2003KIA SPORTAGERef R/2003/156

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft securing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and retorque securing bolts

    Vehicles affected
    1,230
    Build start
    01 Nov 2002
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 13 Oct 2003FORD EXPLORERRef R/2003/143

    DRIVERS SEAT MAY RECLINE UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    Driver's side seat upper recliner to seat back frame attachment bolt may fracture forcing seat to fully recline unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit new design spacer and bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    3,011
    OEM ref
    3C899
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 10 Oct 2003FODEN ALPHARef R/2003/157

    LOAD SENSING VALVE SETTING

    Defect

    The Load Sensing Valve (LSV) may have been incorrectly set which may result in lower than expected brake efficiency in the laden condition.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehices and reset Load Sensing Valve.

    Vehicles affected
    262
    Build start
    01 Dec 2001
    Build end
    30 Sept 2003
  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2003/159

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    1,090
    OEM ref
    R2307X
  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2003/159

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    1,090
    OEM ref
    R2307X
  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2003/159

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    1,090
    OEM ref
    R2307X
  • 06 Oct 2003FORD GALAXYRef R/2003/155

    INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT OF CURTAIN AIRBAG

    Defect

    It is possible that some RHD Galaxy vehicles fitted with side curtain airbags may have an error with the wiring that may trigger the wrong curtain airbag to be deployed in the event of a side impact

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to test the airbag system and if necessary fit a wiring adapter.

    Vehicles affected
    7,867
    Build start
    30 Oct 2002
    Build end
    14 Aug 2003
  • 03 Oct 2003CITROEN C5Ref R/2003/151

    POSSIBLE CRACKING OF ROAD WHEEL

    Defect

    Under severe operating conditions and high mileage the pressed aluminium road wheels may crack around the wheel fixing holes. This could ultimately result in the detachment of a wheel.

    Remedy

    Replace the wheels with a modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    14,110
    OEM ref
    XVA
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 May 2003
  • 02 Oct 2003BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED ARNAGERef R/2003/161

    POSSIBLE FOULING OF FUEL & BRAKE PIPES

    Defect

    The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage

    Remedy

    Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    357
    OEM ref
    RJL EJD
  • 01 Oct 2003ALFA ROMEO 147Ref R/2003/153

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period.

    Remedy

    Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 01 Oct 2003DAF BUS SBRef R/2004/030

    POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK.

    Defect

    Failure of number one injector pipe which in the worst case scenario may result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Replace number one injector pipe with a quality assured item. At the same time the remaining injector pipes will be inspected for serviceability.

    Vehicles affected
    163
    Build start
    01 Feb 2002
    Build end
    01 Feb 2004
  • 29 Sept 2003AUDI A3Ref R/2003/128

    SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON A VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO

    Defect

    Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    21,335
    OEM ref
    47J4
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1999

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