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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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  • 01 Aug 2003ROHILL BODIES LIMITED KESTRELRef R/2003/134

    VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE.

    Defect

    The rear axle can become overloaded and the vehicle may become unstable when driven with a full load. (Too many passenger seats on the off side of the vehicle).

    Remedy

    Remove two passenger seats and reposition others to balance load.

    Vehicles affected
    1
  • 01 Aug 2003ROHILL BODIES LIMITED OSPREYRef R/2003/105

    UNEVEN LOADING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TRACTION ON DRIVE AXLE

    Defect

    Loss of Traction on the front drive axle when vehicle fully loaded

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and adjust rear axle loading

    Vehicles affected
    4
  • 31 Jul 2003PANELTEX LTD SPRINTER PODRef R/2003/150

    REAR POD MOUNTING PIN BECAME DETACHED

    Defect

    The rear pod mounting pin became detached from the underside of the pod floor in a collision. This caused the pod to break away from the vehicle chassis.

    Remedy

    Fit an additional cross member to the pod floor.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    Build start
    01 Sept 2001
    Build end
    01 Sept 2001
  • 31 Jul 2003PEUGEOT EXPERTRef R/2003/130

    ENGINE SUPPORT YOKE WELD MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the lower engine mounting point is weak. This may lead to significant engine vibration which in turn could result in the right hand drive shaft coming adrift.

    Remedy

    Examine and replace the engine support yoke where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    201
    OEM ref
    X1W
    Build start
    21 Mar 2003
    Build end
    01 Apr 2003
  • 31 Jul 2003HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNARef RM/2003/012

    REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    The rear brake flexible hose may fracture internally leading to a loss of hydraulic fluid and rear brake operation without prior warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new brake hose.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    0107
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 28 Jul 2003SEAT INCARef R/2003/110

    BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK

    Defect

    The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    373
    OEM ref
    47S2
    Build start
    01 Nov 2002
    Build end
    31 Jan 2003
  • 28 Jul 2003VW CADDYRef R/2003/111

    BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK

    Defect

    The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    603
    OEM ref
    47J2
    Build start
    01 Nov 2002
    Build end
    31 Jan 2003
  • 26 Jul 2003CITROEN DISPATCHRef R/2003/115

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNTING TIE BAR

    Defect

    An inadequate weld on the bottom engine mounting tie bar may fail and cause a serious engine vibration and separation of one of the driveshafts.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement bottom engine mounting tie bar.

    Vehicles affected
    266
    OEM ref
    XPZ
    Build start
    24 Mar 2003
    Build end
    04 Apr 2003
  • 26 Jul 2003CITROEN RELAYRef R/2003/114

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK IN HEATER BLOWER WIRING HARNESS

    Defect

    Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve.

    Vehicles affected
    3,083
    OEM ref
    XPH
    Build start
    31 May 2002
    Build end
    30 Jan 2002
  • 26 Jul 2003FORD PUMARef R/2003/090

    REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam.

    Remedy

    Fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips.

    Vehicles affected
    481
    OEM ref
    3C885
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    24 Dec 2000
  • 24 Jul 2003BARRUS GO-GO 110Ref RM/2003/006

    PETROL PIPE MAY PERISH AND LEAK.

    Defect

    The fuel pipe may perish and allow petrol to leak onto the engine. This could result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement fuel pipe where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    150
  • 24 Jul 2003KIA SPORTAGERef R/2003/092

    THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY

    Defect

    The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.

    Remedy

    Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,711
    OEM ref
    21064/21065
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 24 Jul 2003BARRUS MRX 125Ref RM/2003/008

    POSSIBLE WHEEL COLLAPSE DUE TO LOOSE/BROKEN SPOKES

    Defect

    The spokes in the rear wheel may work loose and consequently the wheel may fail without warning and cause an accident.

    Remedy

    Examine the potentially affected motorcycles and fit an upgraded rear wheel where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    150
  • 24 Jul 2003KIA MENTORRef R/2003/092

    THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY

    Defect

    The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.

    Remedy

    Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,711
    OEM ref
    21064/21065
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 24 Jul 2003KIA SHUMARef R/2003/092

    THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY

    Defect

    The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.

    Remedy

    Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,711
    OEM ref
    21064/21065
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 18 Jul 2003CITROEN C8Ref R/2003/121

    WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU

    Defect

    Water ingress into the airbag electronic 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
    118
    OEM ref
    XPC
    Build start
    25 Apr 2002
    Build end
    12 Dec 2002
  • 18 Jul 2003CITROEN C8Ref R/2003/120

    ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COULD NEUTRALISE THE SLIDING DOOR SAFETY LOCK.

    Defect

    When the vehicle is moving an electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock and allow the door to open unintentionally.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door.

    Vehicles affected
    269
    OEM ref
    XPB
    Build start
    25 Apr 2002
    Build end
    12 Dec 2002
  • 18 Jul 2003RENAULT ESPACERef R/2003/085

    POTENTIAL LACK OF HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    It is possible that the handbrake may not be fully effective when the vehicle is parked.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the parking brake computer software.

    Vehicles affected
    359
    OEM ref
    0AB5
    Build start
    01 Jan 2003
    Build end
    04 Mar 2003
  • 17 Jul 2003BARRUS MRX 125Ref RM/2003/007

    FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE ON THE TYRE.

    Defect

    The front brake flexible hose may rub on the tyre and subsequently leak. This could result in the sudden loss of front brake efficiency.

    Remedy

    Examine the potentially affected motorcycles and fit a new front brake hose where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    75
  • 16 Jul 2003HONDA MOTOR CO ACCORDRef R/2003/077

    REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT

    Defect

    The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact.

    Remedy

    Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged.

    Vehicles affected
    21,667
    OEM ref
    5AF
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    13 Jul 1998
  • 14 Jul 2003FERRARI 550Ref R/2003/118

    SEAT RUNNER LOCKS MAY NOT ENGAGE SIMULTANEOUSLY.

    Defect

    The seat runners may not be correctly aligned and as a consequence the locks cannot engage simultaneously with both runners. This could result in unwanted movement of the seat when driving.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat runners.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    39
    Build start
    01 Jul 2001
    Build end
    01 Jul 2002
  • 10 Jul 2003LIGIER AmbraRef R/2003/084

    FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The steering/suspension front lower swivel ball joint may fail and make the vehicle unstable.

    Remedy

    Replace the right and left front lower ball joints with improved specification units.

    Vehicles affected
    174
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454

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