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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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  • 06 Jan 2003MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED T2Ref R/2002/114

    BRAKE PEDAL STOP FRACTURES

    Defect

    The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency.

    Remedy

    Install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    1,605
    OEM ref
    1661
  • 06 Jan 2003CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGERRef R/2002/060

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAK CONCERN

    Defect

    After extended use the fuel rail crossover tube O rings may leak fuel. This may lead to an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy

    Fit external seals at the fuel crossover points. If the joints are leaking or show signs of rust the fuel rail assembly will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,555
    OEM ref
    895
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 20 Dec 2002MITSUBISHI SPACE STARRef R/2002/140

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT WIRING OF AIRBAG

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the right hand airbag sensor is programmed with the wrong sensing direction software. This might cause the right hand side airbag not to deploy in case of collision to the right hand side.

    Remedy

    All recalled vehicles will have the right hand side impact sensor replaced with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    325
    Build start
    17 Jun 1998
    Build end
    26 May 2000
  • 17 Dec 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/173

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the clamp bolt on the drag link tube may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the worst case a loss of steering control could occur.

    Remedy

    Check clamp bolt for correct torque and tighten where necessary. If found finger loose replace the complete drag link assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    214
    OEM ref
    C0338
  • 17 Dec 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/173

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the clamp bolt on the drag link tube may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the worst case a loss of steering control could occur.

    Remedy

    Check clamp bolt for correct torque and tighten where necessary. If found finger loose replace the complete drag link assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    214
    OEM ref
    C0338
  • 17 Dec 2002FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2002/177

    INCORRECT TORQUE OF WHEEL BOLTS

    Defect

    The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use.

    Remedy

    Check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    414
    OEM ref
    4525
    Build start
    12 Oct 2002
    Build end
    23 Nov 2002
  • 16 Dec 2002TOYOTA (GB) PLC VERSORef R/2002/171

    TWO GEARS MAY BE SELECTED AT THE SAME TIME

    Defect

    Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.

    Remedy

    Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    Build start
    03 Aug 2002
    Build end
    09 Oct 2002
  • 16 Dec 2002TOYOTA (GB) PLC COROLLARef R/2002/171

    TWO GEARS MAY BE SELECTED AT THE SAME TIME

    Defect

    Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.

    Remedy

    Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    Build start
    03 Aug 2002
    Build end
    09 Oct 2002
  • 13 Dec 2002CITROEN C3Ref R/2002/174

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT COMPLETELY DEPLOY

    Defect

    The front passenger air bag may not fully deploy in an impact.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement air bag.

    Vehicles affected
    361
    OEM ref
    XME
    Build start
    01 Jul 2002
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 13 Dec 2002POLARIS PREDATOR 500Ref RM/2004/027

    BRAKE LINES COULD LEAK

    Defect

    The front brake lines could leak due to the fragility of the junction block with the result that the braking system could fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled machines will be inspected for brake fluid leaks from the front brake lines. Should a leak be found the lines will be replaced and a replacement retainer kit fitted. Should no leakage be present the retainer kit only will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    145
    Build start
    01 Dec 2003
    Build end
    01 Dec 2004
  • 13 Dec 2002KIA MAGENTIS SERef R/2002/164

    SIDE AIRBAG WIRING MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSPOSED

    Defect

    The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed.

    Remedy

    Fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    385
    Build start
    01 Mar 2001
    Build end
    31 May 2002
  • 09 Dec 2002VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2002/167

    FUEL LINES MAY CHAFE IN CLAMPS.

    Defect

    The fuel hoses' plastic clamps may wear through the hoses and cause a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Replace any wear damaged fuel hoses and fit new hose clamps. Additionally install a vent pipe in the fuel supply system.

    Vehicles affected
    266
    OEM ref
    C4808
  • 09 Dec 2002HONDA MOTORCYCLES FJS600Ref RM/2002/011

    REAR WHEEL FRACTURE

    Defect

    The rear wheel spoke may fracture.

    Remedy

    Fit a new design of rear wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    590
    OEM ref
    DH/BA/FJS600RW
  • 09 Dec 2002VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2002/167

    FUEL LINES MAY CHAFE IN CLAMPS.

    Defect

    The fuel hoses' plastic clamps may wear through the hoses and cause a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Replace any wear damaged fuel hoses and fit new hose clamps. Additionally install a vent pipe in the fuel supply system.

    Vehicles affected
    266
    OEM ref
    C4808
  • 09 Dec 2002FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD DUCATORef R/2002/169

    WATER INGRESS TO ABS CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Water may enter the ABS (antilock brake) control unit through a harness connector. This will cause the ABS control unit to malfunction and the fault warning lamp to illuminate.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ABS wiring harness which has watertight connectors.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    4482
    Build start
    01 May 2002
    Build end
    30 Apr 2002
  • 05 Dec 2002PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2002/172

    FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON ANTI ROLL BAR

    Defect

    The front left hand anti-roll bar linkage may contact and chafe the brake pipe when turning the wheels to full left lock.

    Remedy

    Inspect and where necessary reposition the left front brake pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    380
    OEM ref
    XXP
    Build start
    02 May 2002
    Build end
    14 May 2002
  • 04 Dec 2002VAUXHALL AGILARef R/2002/161

    POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    Potential soft brake pedal and reduced brake performance due to water induced corrosion of the brake master cylinder and consequential fluid leakage.

    Remedy

    Replace the brake master cylinder and refill brake system with fresh fluid.

    Vehicles affected
    826
    OEM ref
    02C41
  • 04 Dec 2002CITROEN RELAYRef R/2002/163

    REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN CUT

    Defect

    The rear suspension cross member may have been cut in production. This could eventually result in failure of the cross member and cause loss of control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace any rear suspension cross member found to be cut.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    XMF
    Build start
    01 Sept 2002
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 03 Dec 2002VOLVO CAR ISOFIX CHILD SEATRef RCOMP/2002/005

    CRACKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE CARRYING HANDLE PIVOT POINT.

    Defect

    Cracks may occur at the carrying handle pivot point of the ISOFIX 3 - 10 kg child seat. This could cause the handle to become detached from the seat.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected seats give a refund or replace with a new seat. (If the customer wishes to continue to use the child seat until the child has outgrown the sea the handle will be removed).

    Vehicles affected
    243
    OEM ref
    R82096
    Build start
    13 Nov 2000
    Build end
    22 Mar 2002
  • 02 Dec 2002DAEWOO NUBIRARef R/2002/139

    FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It is possible that the outer rubber section of the front brake flexible hoses may crack and in the longer term leak hydraulic fluid.

    Remedy

    Replace both front brake hoses with a new design.

    Vehicles affected
    5,955
  • 02 Dec 2002RENAULT CLIORef R/2002/156

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.

    Remedy

    Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,861
    OEM ref
    0A8F
    Build start
    16 Apr 2002
    Build end
    27 Jun 2002
  • 02 Dec 2002DAEWOO TACUMARef R/2002/139

    FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It is possible that the outer rubber section of the front brake flexible hoses may crack and in the longer term leak hydraulic fluid.

    Remedy

    Replace both front brake hoses with a new design.

    Vehicles affected
    5,955
  • 02 Dec 2002RENAULT TWINGORef R/2002/156

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.

    Remedy

    Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,861
    OEM ref
    0A8F
    Build start
    16 Apr 2002
    Build end
    27 Jun 2002
  • 02 Dec 2002BMW MINIRef R/2002/166

    HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE

    Defect

    Depending on the driver's seat position the locking mechanism of the handbrake lever may fail due to the angle that the lever is operated. This may cause the brake to release even when the car is left unattended

    Remedy

    Fit a new improved design handbrake assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    26,381
  • 30 Nov 2002GRACO AUTOBABY 0+Ref RCOMP/2002/006

    CARRYING HANDLE MAY NOT LOCK IN THE UPRIGHT CARRY POSITION.

    Defect

    The carrying handle may not have locked in the upright carry position unless it has been positively checked each time by the user.

    Remedy

    Exchange the defective seat for a quality assured replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    10,000
    Build start
    01 Nov 2001
    Build end
    04 Feb 2002

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