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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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  • 22 Aug 2003PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/2003/138

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO TYRE DURING FITTING

    Defect

    Internal tyre tread may have been damaged during fitting which could lead to a loss of pressure.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace all five tyres.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    X1X
    Build start
    07 Apr 2003
    Build end
    07 Apr 2003
  • 22 Aug 2003PEUGEOT 807Ref R/2003/137

    REAR BENCH SEAT MAY NOT LOCK IN PLACE

    Defect

    Rear bench seat in third row may not lock in place and tip forward during harsh deceleration

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and modify routing of check strap.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    X1M
    Build start
    06 Dec 2002
    Build end
    30 Jan 2003
  • 22 Aug 2003HYUNDAI SANTA FERef 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
  • 20 Aug 2003KAWASAKI VN800B8Ref RM/2003/011

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and repace diaphragm.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    KF/Recall/VN800
  • 18 Aug 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/145

    INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint.

    Vehicles affected
    935
    OEM ref
    C0460
  • 18 Aug 2003HONDA MOTORCYCLES CB1300F-3Ref RM/2003/009

    WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE

    Defect

    The electrical wire harness may become damaged by burrs on the left upper frame tube. Damage to the harness may cause a short circuit which could stop the engine without warning.

    Remedy

    All potentially affected machines will undergo an inspection and repair to remove the burrs. Protective tubing will be installed at the affected area of the main wire harness and the harness will be renewed if it is found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    570
    OEM ref
    DH/MK/AS03010
  • 18 Aug 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/145

    INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint.

    Vehicles affected
    935
    OEM ref
    C0460
  • 18 Aug 2003VAN HOOL ALIZEERef R/2003/127

    DOOR/BRAKE INTERLOCK INEFFECTIVE

    Defect

    There is a significant delay before the entrance/exit door handbrake interlock system closes the door.

    Remedy

    (a) Write to operators and dealers requesting them to check the handbrake interlock time delay. (b) In those cases where the delay is longer than 3 to 4 seconds a pressure switch will be fitted to the handbrake air pipe working on 2 bar pressure. The dealers and Van Hool UK will carry out the modification.

    Vehicles affected
    290
  • 15 Aug 2003DENNIS EAGLE ELITERef R/2003/142

    POWER STEERING PUMP FILTER

    Defect

    Possibility of momentary loss of power from Power Steering hydraulic pump unit.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit additional filter to pump suction line.

    Vehicles affected
    1,000
    Build start
    01 Sept 2001
    Build end
    31 Jul 2003
  • 15 Aug 2003PEUGEOT 406Ref R/2003/104

    INCORRECT WIRING OF LATERAL AIRBAGS 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

    Recall affected vehicles and reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector

    Vehicles affected
    35,881
    OEM ref
    X1J
  • 12 Aug 2003TOYOTA (GB) PLC LANDCRUISERRef R/2003/059

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. As a consequence it may leak and cause a fire hazard in the presence of a heat or ignition source.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified pulsation damper.

    Vehicles affected
    131
    OEM ref
    RR60539
    Build start
    29 Mar 2002
    Build end
    22 Mar 2003
  • 12 Aug 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED M CLASSRef R/2003/060

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING FLUID

    Defect

    An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace hose clamp with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    29,686
    OEM ref
    1872
    Build start
    01 Apr 1998
    Build end
    01 Apr 2002
  • 11 Aug 2003ALFA ROMEO 156Ref R/2003/093

    LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION

    Defect

    Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.

    Remedy

    Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.

    Vehicles affected
    213
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    06 Jun 2003
  • 11 Aug 2003AUDI A4Ref R/2003/088

    POSSIBLE FITMENT OF INCORRECT BRAKE DISC

    Defect

    Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down.

    Remedy

    Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    46E1
    Build start
    01 Nov 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 11 Aug 2003RENAULT CLIORef R/2003/097

    POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM.

    Defect

    Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.

    Remedy

    Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,887
    OEM ref
    oaah
    Build start
    07 Oct 2002
    Build end
    09 Oct 2002
  • 08 Aug 2003MAZDA 6Ref R/2003/098

    BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

    Defect

    The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light.

    Remedy

    Check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. Additionally attach a caution label to the reservoir concerning the brake fluid bleeding pressure.

    Vehicles affected
    16,332
  • 08 Aug 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2003/101

    POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

    Defect

    A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision

    Remedy

    Replace Air Bag control module

    Vehicles affected
    82
    OEM ref
    1675
  • 06 Aug 2003CITROEN PICASSORef R/2003/129

    TRANSPOSED WIRING CONNECTIONS AT AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT.

    Defect

    The wiring connections to the left and right side lateral airbags may have been transposed. This could result in deployment of the incorrect airbag in a collision.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring connections and correct them where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    8,321
    OEM ref
    XQF
    Build start
    01 Sept 2002
    Build end
    31 Jan 2003
  • 04 Aug 2003FORD MONDEORef R/2003/083

    MODIFICATION OF HANDBRAKE LEVER

    Defect

    The handbrake may not hold the vehicle stationary when parked if it is not applied as directed in the owner literature.

    Remedy

    Fit a revised handbrake assembly with an improved leverage ratio.

    Vehicles affected
    72,682
    OEM ref
    3C883
  • 04 Aug 2003JEEP CHEROKEERef R/2003/019

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. This may cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake.

    Remedy

    Inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel. Replace if damaged and re route the tube to eliminate interference with the exhaust shield.

    Vehicles affected
    2,552
    OEM ref
    B30
  • 04 Aug 2003JEEP CHEROKEERef R/2003/020

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Vehicles may experience a loss of power assistance to the brakes due to a collapsed brake booster vacuum hose. This will result in increased effort being required from the driver to apply the foot brake.

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum hose. If damaged the hose will be replaced. In either case the hose will be re routed to eliminate interference with the coolant recovery pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    1,848
    OEM ref
    B31
  • 04 Aug 2003YAMAHA XJR1300Ref RM/2003/010

    POSSIBLE LEAK AT OIL COOLER HOSE CONNECTIONS.

    Defect

    In extreme circumstances the oil cooler/hose fixing bolts may become loose and allow oil to leak out and contaminate other parts of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Fit a plate and longer fixing bolts to the oil cooler hose connections.

    Vehicles affected
    922
  • 04 Aug 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2003/100

    POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

    Defect

    A component inside the control module may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision

    Remedy

    Replace Air Bag control module.

    Vehicles affected
    29
    OEM ref
    1680
  • 01 Aug 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/177

    REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations.

    Remedy

    Re program the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    154
    OEM ref
    C4888
  • 01 Aug 2003VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2003/177

    REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations.

    Remedy

    Re program the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    154
    OEM ref
    C4888

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