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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 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/107

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The glass fibre content in the fuel pipe clamps may wear through the various pipes which comprise the engine fuel supply system. This could result in fuel leaks and a loss of power.

    Remedy

    Fit modified rubber protected fuel pipe clamps also cable ties where specified.

    Vehicles affected
    572
    OEM ref
    C0429
  • 01 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/106

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

    Defect

    The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer.

    Remedy

    Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    800
    OEM ref
    C0455
  • 01 Jul 2003BMW MOTORRAD UK R SERIESRef RM/2005/014

    REAR BRAKES MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Under certain harsh conditions it is possible for the inner section of the rear brake hose to rupture. If a rupture occurs it will lead to the brake fluid leaking and the loss of brake effort.

    Remedy

    Recall all likely to be affected machines and fit a modified rear brake hose. Additionally correctly fit where necessary the connections at the brake caliper and 180 degree adaptor.

    Vehicles affected
    547
    OEM ref
    0000345700
  • 01 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2003/106

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

    Defect

    The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer.

    Remedy

    Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    800
    OEM ref
    C0455
  • 27 Jun 2003DENNIS SLF DARTRef R/2003/087

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF REAR WHEELS AND HUB

    Defect

    Rear axle tube may fracture at inner hub bearing location. This can result in the detachment of the hub and rear wheels.

    Remedy

    Examine the rear axles on all potentially affected vehicles and fit new casings where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    Build start
    01 Jun 1996
    Build end
    01 Jun 1996
  • 24 Jun 2003HYUNDAI XGRef R/2003/061

    WIRING CONNECTION CONCERN IN SIDE AIR BAG SRS LOOM

    Defect

    On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.

    Remedy

    Re route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.

    Vehicles affected
    667
    OEM ref
    21B007
    Build start
    01 May 1998
    Build end
    23 Jul 2001
  • 24 Jun 2003HYUNDAI SONATARef R/2003/063

    POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS

    Defect

    If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently.

    Remedy

    Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    404
    Build start
    19 Sept 2000
    Build end
    07 Feb 2002
  • 24 Jun 2003HYUNDAI SONATARef R/2003/064

    WIRING CONCERN IN SRS LOOM

    Defect

    On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.

    Remedy

    Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.

    Vehicles affected
    572
    OEM ref
    21b005
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    23 Jul 2001
  • 24 Jun 2003HYUNDAI SANTA FERef R/2003/062

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    352
  • 23 Jun 2003CITROEN XSARARef R/2003/103

    BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Vacuum Servo Pipe may become detached resulting in loss of servo assistance

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum pipe

    Vehicles affected
    202
    OEM ref
    XNX
  • 19 Jun 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VARIO RANGERef R/2003/080

    POSSIBLE MOVEMENT OF BRAKE PADS WITHIN CALIPER

    Defect

    The front brake pad anti-rattle spring mounting bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could result in the brake pads moving about in the caliper.

    Remedy

    Check and if required re-torque the anti-rattle spring mounting bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    280
    OEM ref
    1669
  • 16 Jun 2003HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2003/078

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

    Defect

    It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.

    Remedy

    Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.

    Vehicles affected
    288
    Build start
    03 Mar 2003
    Build end
    12 Mar 2003
  • 16 Jun 2003HONDA MOTOR CO CR-VRef R/2003/078

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

    Defect

    It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.

    Remedy

    Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.

    Vehicles affected
    288
    Build start
    03 Mar 2003
    Build end
    12 Mar 2003
  • 16 Jun 2003RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD MIDLUMRef R/2003/096

    PIPE CONNECTED TO NON RETURN VALVE ON PARKING BRAKE MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The pipe connection on the non return valve fitted to the park brake circuit may separate from the connector due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause unintended application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement quality assured non return valve.

    Vehicles affected
    233
    Build start
    17 Feb 2003
    Build end
    24 May 2003
  • 03 Jun 2003VAUXHALL SINTRARef R/2003/056

    POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER BEARING MAY SEPARATE

    Defect

    Power steering gear lower bearing may separate causing intermittent increased steering effort when turning.

    Remedy

    Check lower bearing and where necessary install a new bearing or power steering gear.

    Vehicles affected
    2,436
    OEM ref
    03 C 04
  • 03 Jun 2003SWIFT SWIFTRef R/2002/170

    REAR SEAT SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    The safety belt anchorages and seat mountings of seats behind the driver and front passenger positions have insufficient strength.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and strengthen the seat belt anchorages and seat mountings.

    Vehicles affected
    3,513
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    30 Nov 2002
  • 03 Jun 2003SWIFT BESSACARR 745Ref R/2002/170

    REAR SEAT SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    The safety belt anchorages and seat mountings of seats behind the driver and front passenger positions have insufficient strength.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and strengthen the seat belt anchorages and seat mountings.

    Vehicles affected
    3,513
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    30 Nov 2002
  • 03 Jun 2003VW LTRef R/2003/076

    SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON 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
    2,821
    OEM ref
    47H8CV
  • 02 Jun 2003IVECO EUROSTARRef R/2003/036

    INSECURITY OF CAB TOP AND SIDE SPOILER BRACKET

    Defect

    It is possible that the cab top and side spoiler brackets may not be securely bonded (glued) to the cab structure.

    Remedy

    Check the glued mountings on the top and side spoiler with a spring balance to 40-50 kg. If the bond fails reglue the brackets as per the manufacturer's instructions.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    W58
  • 02 Jun 2003RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD MAGNUMRef R/2003/091

    BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET

    Defect

    The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    408
    Build start
    13 Jan 2003
    Build end
    24 Apr 2003
  • 02 Jun 2003IVECO EUROTECHRef R/2003/036

    INSECURITY OF CAB TOP AND SIDE SPOILER BRACKET

    Defect

    It is possible that the cab top and side spoiler brackets may not be securely bonded (glued) to the cab structure.

    Remedy

    Check the glued mountings on the top and side spoiler with a spring balance to 40-50 kg. If the bond fails reglue the brackets as per the manufacturer's instructions.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    W58
  • 02 Jun 2003RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD PREMIUM RANGERef R/2003/091

    BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET

    Defect

    The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    408
    Build start
    13 Jan 2003
    Build end
    24 Apr 2003
  • 02 Jun 2003RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD MIDLUMRef R/2003/091

    BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET

    Defect

    The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    408
    Build start
    13 Jan 2003
    Build end
    24 Apr 2003
  • 02 Jun 2003IVECO TECTORRef R/2003/035

    POSSIBLE AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM

    Defect

    Air may leak from the brake system pipes at the foot valve to multi connection block on the cab.

    Remedy

    Replace the four air pipes and the relevant quick connectors.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    E59
  • 29 May 2003Nissan Motor (GB) Limited TINORef R/2003/052

    REAR SIDE SEAT BELT OUTER BUCKLE MAY BREAK

    Defect

    The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace buckle with modified type

    Vehicles affected
    16,350
    OEM ref
    ps301
    Build start
    01 May 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002

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