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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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  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/131

    UNINTENDED SELECTION OF REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    Faulty software may activate reverse gear when travelling at speeds below 3 kph.

    Remedy

    Provide new software for the engine transmission and gearshift control units.

    Vehicles affected
    65
    OEM ref
    C0301
  • 24 Sept 2002LTI TX2Ref R/2002/153

    WATER PUMP PULLEY MAY SHEAR FROM ITS BOSS

    Defect

    The water pump pulley may shear from it's boss and cause failure of the drive to the brake vacuum and power steering pumps. This will result in a loss of power assistance to the brakes and steering systems.

    Remedy

    Modify the water pump pulley mounting arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    1,608
    OEM ref
    London Taxis International
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    30 Sept 2002
  • 23 Sept 2002RENAULT ESPACERef R/2002/115

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF SPARE WHEEL

    Defect

    The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.

    Vehicles affected
    6,597
    OEM ref
    0A65
    Build start
    01 Sept 1996
    Build end
    11 Dec 1998
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM R30M REPLICARef RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM DUAL SPORTRef RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM TYPE 640Ref RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM SUPERMOTORef RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM R30 REPLICARef RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM RSRef RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 20 Sept 2002CCM TYPE 604Ref RM/2002/007

    SIDE STAND RETAINING SPRINGS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    In the event of both side stand springs failing the side stand would drop and contact the road. This could result in the rider being thrown off the machine.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual side stand springs with a single stronger spring.

    Vehicles affected
    1,014
  • 18 Sept 2002DAF BUS SBRef R/2002/125

    BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT MAY BREAK

    Defect

    The bolts which secure the front brake caliper to the mounting bracket may not be to specification and could shear as a result.

    Remedy

    Check identification number on the bolt heads and replace with bolts of the correct specification where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    150
  • 16 Sept 2002NEOPLAN EUROLINERRef R/2002/120

    DRIVE AXLE SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a possible material defect in the U bolts securing the drive axle. A broken U bolt could result in dislocation of the axle

    Remedy

    Remove all suspect bolts and fit quality assured replacements.

    Vehicles affected
    25
  • 16 Sept 2002NEOPLAN STARLINERRef R/2002/120

    DRIVE AXLE SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a possible material defect in the U bolts securing the drive axle. A broken U bolt could result in dislocation of the axle

    Remedy

    Remove all suspect bolts and fit quality assured replacements.

    Vehicles affected
    25
  • 13 Sept 2002MAZDA TRIBUTERef R/2002/118

    STOP LAMPS MAY NOT WORK

    Defect

    Oil has remained on the stop lamp switch bracket during assembly. The oil deposit can cause the switch contacts to to carbonise. Due to this the stop lamp may not turn on even if the brake pedal is depressed.

    Remedy

    VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch. VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch and cruise control cancel switch.

    Vehicles affected
    982
    Build start
    02 Apr 2001
    Build end
    18 Jun 2002
  • 13 Sept 2002CITROEN C3Ref R/2002/121

    FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CONCERN

    Defect

    The front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolts may not have been fully tightened. In the worst case separation of the ball joint from the suspension arm would affect directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Check the ball joint pinch bolts for correct torque and tighten where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,828
    OEM ref
    XKE
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Aug 2002
  • 12 Sept 2002LANCIA DEDRARef R/2002/100

    EXHAUST GAS MAY ENTER SALOON

    Defect

    The design of the exhaust may allow fumes to enter the saloon.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and modify exhaust system.

    Vehicles affected
    923
    OEM ref
    4480
    Build start
    01 Jan 1990
    Build end
    31 Dec 1990
  • 09 Sept 2002VAUXHALL VX220Ref R/2002/082

    DRIVERS AIR BAG CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a risk that the drivers air bag can crack over time and subsequently may not properly inflate under deployment.

    Remedy

    Replace drivers air bag.

    Vehicles affected
    729
    OEM ref
    02-C-13A
  • 09 Sept 2002TATA SAFARIRef R/2002/092

    FAILURE OF SWIVEL JOINT BALL PIN

    Defect

    The front suspension lower swivel joint ball pin may break and cause a loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Fit modified swivel joints to the right and left side front suspension units.

    Vehicles affected
    555
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 09 Sept 2002VAUXHALL VX220Ref R/2002/086

    FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.

    Remedy

    Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    02-C-13B
  • 04 Sept 2002LDV CONVOYRef R/2002/119

    SEAT MOUNTINGS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH HOMOLGATION REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    A batch of minibus vehicles were produced to a deviated front passenger seat mounting condition.

    Remedy

    Replace front passenger seat mountings.

    Vehicles affected
    565
    Build start
    01 Nov 2001
    Build end
    31 Jan 2002
  • 23 Aug 2002PEUGEOT 307Ref R/2002/043

    FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CONCERN

    Defect

    The front shock absorber lower yoke might not be to the correct specification. As a consequence the yoke may fracture and cause a deterioration in the vehicles road holding.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and examine the front shock absorber lower support for cracks. Fit new shock absorbers where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    647
    OEM ref
    XUQ
  • 23 Aug 2002BARRUS ROAD RUNNER 125Ref RM/2002/009

    INEFFECTIVE REAR BRAKE

    Defect

    The rear brake is not of an adequate standard and may not provide sufficient stopping power for emerency use with the possible result being an accident.

    Remedy

    The rework involves replacing the rear brake shoes brake cam and rerouting the brake cable.

    Vehicles affected
    163
  • 22 Aug 2002VAUXHALL ASTRARef R/2002/056

    POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    2,437
    OEM ref
    02-C-10
  • 22 Aug 2002VAUXHALL ZAFIRARef R/2002/056

    POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    2,437
    OEM ref
    02-C-10
  • 20 Aug 2002PEUGEOT BOXERRef R/2002/067

    HANDBRAKE CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a risk that the secondary handbrake cable could become detached from the rear brake mechanism causing the handbrake to become ineffective.

    Remedy

    Check that the handbrake cable is correctly located in the rear brake mechanism. If it is not a new cable will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    75
    OEM ref
    XWB
    Build start
    08 Nov 2001
    Build end
    31 Jan 2002

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