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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.

Showing 14001–14025 of 15,570 recalls.

  • 24 Sept 2003DENNIS SLF DARTRef R/2003/152

    TO FIT WARNING DEVICE TO THROTTLE PEDAL

    Defect

    There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,481
  • 24 Sept 2003DENNIS DARTRef R/2003/152

    TO FIT WARNING DEVICE TO THROTTLE PEDAL

    Defect

    There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,481
  • 19 Sept 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2003/146

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    It is possible that the steering coupling at the union with the steering gear may not be correctly positioned and/or sufficiently torqued. This could lead to the steering gear becoming detached from the steering column with subsequent loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Check the position of the steering coupling and the fasteners for correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    1877
  • 15 Sept 2003SCANIA TRUCK VARIOUSRef R/2004/054

    POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING

    Defect

    Premature failure of rear wheel bearings caused by dirt and water penetration due to a defective inner seal

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the bearings and seals of both rear hubs.

    Vehicles affected
    285
    OEM ref
    030931
  • 10 Sept 2003NIM ENGINEERING LTD Cable Recovery WinchRef RCT/2004/001

    Potential for failure of braking efficiency in reverse mode

    Defect

    If a rearward force is applied to either rear corner of the unit the auto brake reverse mode can be over ridden on that side causing the unit to pivot on the opposite stationary wheel.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected units to modify the brake linkage.

    Vehicles affected
    29
    Build start
    01 Apr 2001
    Build end
    01 Apr 2002
  • 08 Sept 2003RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2003/116

    POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

    Defect

    The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.

    Vehicles affected
    2,198
    OEM ref
    0AC1
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 08 Sept 2003RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2003/117

    POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

    Defect

    The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.

    Vehicles affected
    12,819
    OEM ref
    0AC2
    Build start
    01 May 2001
    Build end
    31 Oct 2002
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD ULYSSERef R/2003/141

    FRONT HUB SECURITY

    Defect

    Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    4625
    Build start
    01 Feb 2003
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2003/132

    POSSIBLE CRACKING OF LOWER ENGINE STABILISER ROD

    Defect

    The lower engine stabiliser rod may crack or break. This could result in detachment of the off side drive shaft on full lock.

    Remedy

    Inspect the stabiliser rod welding and fit a new rod where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    103
    OEM ref
    4706
    Build start
    01 Apr 2003
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD ULYSSERef R/2003/131

    WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU

    Defect

    Water ingress into the airbag control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.

    Remedy

    Seal the airbag ECU compartment

    Vehicles affected
    45
    OEM ref
    4600
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 05 Sept 2003PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2003/123

    WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU

    Defect

    There is a possibility that water may ingress into the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) compartment. This may cause premature deployment of the airbag.

    Remedy

    Seal the airbag ECU compartment.

    Vehicles affected
    326
    OEM ref
    XZW
    Build start
    19 Jan 2001
    Build end
    03 Dec 2002
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD ULYSSERef R/2003/140

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

    Defect

    Offside front brake hose may chafe

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and fit new pipe if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    97
    OEM ref
    4614
    Build start
    01 Mar 2003
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 05 Sept 2003PEUGEOT 406Ref R/2003/108

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT WIRING OF SIDE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered.

    Remedy

    Check and if required change over the wires concerned in the airbag connector.

    Vehicles affected
    102
    OEM ref
    XZP
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD ULYSSERef R/2003/139

    ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR

    Defect

    Electric Sliding door may open inadvertently.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and upgrade door control system ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    29
    OEM ref
    4604
    Build start
    01 Mar 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 05 Sept 2003PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2003/122

    ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COULD NEUTRALISE THE SLIDING DOOR SAFETY LOCK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the electric sliding doors may open whilst the vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door.

    Vehicles affected
    326
    OEM ref
    XZW
    Build start
    19 Jan 2001
    Build end
    03 Dec 2002
  • 05 Sept 2003FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2003/141

    FRONT HUB SECURITY

    Defect

    Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    4625
    Build start
    01 Feb 2003
    Build end
    30 Apr 2003
  • 02 Sept 2003PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2003/147

    POSSIBILITY OF CUTS IN TYRES.

    Defect

    Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut.

    Vehicles affected
    554
    OEM ref
    X2W
    Build start
    21 Aug 2003
    Build end
    21 Aug 2003
  • 29 Aug 2003PEUGEOT BOXERRef R/2003/102

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING LOOM

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. This may result in a short circuit and failure of the heater.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve.

    Vehicles affected
    1,723
    OEM ref
    XZX
  • 29 Aug 2003HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200Ref RM/2003/013

    LEFT HAND MIRROR STEM MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    The left hand mirror stem may fracture allowing the mirror to fall from the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Replace the left hand and right hand mirrors.

    Vehicles affected
    167
    OEM ref
    0108
  • 29 Aug 2003IVECO DAILYRef R/2003/148

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT BRAKE PIPE CONNECTIONS ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ABS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake pipes may have been incorrectly connected. As a consequence failure in one hydraulic circuit may result in the vehicle veering to the left or right when the brakes are next applied.

    Remedy

    Renew and reposition the brake pipe connections to comply with the specification.

    Vehicles affected
    4,971
    OEM ref
    RC S85
    Build start
    01 Nov 2001
    Build end
    31 May 2003
  • 27 Aug 2003JAGUAR XJ8Ref R/2003/113

    POWER STEERING PIPE MAY CHAFE ON ALTERNATOR TERMINALS

    Defect

    The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. This could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Remedy

    Check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal. Cable tie the oil pipe clear of the alternator where appropriate replace any damaged pipes and alternator components. Fit a new alternator where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    16,303
    Build start
    01 Oct 1997
    Build end
    30 Jun 2000
  • 26 Aug 2003TOYOTA (GB) PLC AVENSISRef R/2003/126

    POSSIBLE IMBALANCE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING.

    Defect

    The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. This could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking.

    Remedy

    Check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,537
    OEM ref
    SR60556
    Build start
    15 Jan 2003
    Build end
    14 Mar 2003
  • 26 Aug 2003TOYOTA (GB) PLC AVENSISRef R/2003/125

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG

    Defect

    The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. In the event of airbag activation full deployment of the curtain shield cannot be guaranteed due to this condition.

    Remedy

    Replace the curtain shield airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    SR60557
    Build start
    08 Mar 2003
    Build end
    17 Mar 2003
  • 22 Aug 2003HYUNDAI TRAJETRef R/2003/109

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN.

    Defect

    The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.

    Remedy

    Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.

    Vehicles affected
    419
  • 22 Aug 2003IVECO EUROCARGORef R/2003/149

    POSSIBILITY OF EARTH LEAD TERMINAL IN CAB COMING LOOSE

    Defect

    There is a possibility of the wiring terminal to the earth lead connections in the cab coming loose. This could cause intermittent electrical faults.

    Remedy

    Check and where necessary tighten the earth connection.

    Vehicles affected
    118
    OEM ref
    RC E74
    Build start
    01 May 2003
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003

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