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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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  • 19 Aug 2002JEEP CHEROKEERef R/2001/166

    FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (DISCS) MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that corrosion may cause the front brake rotors (Discs) to separate from the centre hub section. Vehicle may pull to one side when braking. Also braking efficiency will be reduced.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( Note. Some vehicles will already have the new version fitted)

    Vehicles affected
    44,314
    OEM ref
    0A05
    Build start
    01 Jan 1990
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 19 Aug 2002JEEP GRAND CHEROKEERef R/2001/166

    FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (DISCS) MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that corrosion may cause the front brake rotors (Discs) to separate from the centre hub section. Vehicle may pull to one side when braking. Also braking efficiency will be reduced.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( Note. Some vehicles will already have the new version fitted)

    Vehicles affected
    44,314
    OEM ref
    0A05
    Build start
    01 Jan 1990
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 16 Aug 2002CITROEN C5Ref R/2002/084

    REPLACEMENT OF HANDBRAKE LEVER

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the handbrake will not hold the vehicle stationary if it is not fully applied.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified handbrake lever designed to ensure that an effective brake application is always made

    Vehicles affected
    16,061
    OEM ref
    XJZ
    Build end
    30 Nov 2001
  • 16 Aug 2002CITROEN C5Ref R/2002/090

    ABS CONTROL UNIT MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The anti lock brake control unit may overheat and cause the footbrake to revert to none anti lock mode.

    Remedy

    Check the ABS control unit identification number and replace the control unit where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    878
    OEM ref
    XJN
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    04 Jul 2002
  • 15 Aug 2002MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2002/076

    STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY DEFECT

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect manufacture the possibility exists that a fracture may occur in the steering shaft assembly between the steering box and the steering column.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    84
    OEM ref
    1659
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    20 Jun 2002
  • 12 Aug 2002FORD FIESTARef R/2002/110

    AIR BAG WARNING LAMP

    Defect

    Air bag warning lamp may fail to illuminate continuously when a fault is identified in the front crash detectors.

    Remedy

    Replace air bag control module with a later specification unit

    Vehicles affected
    11,352
    OEM ref
    2C831
    Build start
    01 Aug 2001
    Build end
    18 Apr 2002
  • 06 Aug 2002HONDA MOTOR CO PRELUDERef R/2002/071

    IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Vehicles affected
    53,175
  • 06 Aug 2002HONDA MOTOR CO SHUTTLERef R/2002/071

    IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Vehicles affected
    53,175
  • 06 Aug 2002HONDA MOTOR CO ACCORDRef R/2002/071

    IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Vehicles affected
    53,175
  • 06 Aug 2002HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2002/071

    IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Vehicles affected
    53,175
  • 06 Aug 2002HONDA MOTOR CO CR-VRef R/2002/071

    IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Vehicles affected
    53,175
  • 05 Aug 2002TOYOTA (GB) PLC ELDDIS HI-LIFERef R/2002/031

    FRONT PASSENGER SWIVEL SEAT AND SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN

    Defect

    The front passenger seat belt stalk is secured to the seat frame. During a vehicle impact the seat structure became distorted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected motor homes and attach the seat belt anchorage brackets to the vehicle manufacturers original locations in the vehicle structure.

    Vehicles affected
    49
    OEM ref
    RR60500
  • 05 Aug 2002FORD TRANSITRef R/2002/087

    LPG FUEL SUPPLY WILL NOT SWITCH OFF

    Defect

    The liquid petroleum gas supply to the engine will not shut off if it stalls.

    Remedy

    Fit a new LPG fuel control module.

    Vehicles affected
    480
    OEM ref
    2C822
    Build start
    01 Nov 2001
    Build end
    17 May 2002
  • 05 Aug 2002LOTUS ELISERef R/2002/066

    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
    94
    OEM ref
    2002/1R
    Build start
    01 Jul 2001
    Build end
    31 Aug 2001
  • 02 Aug 2002ALFA ROMEO 156Ref R/2002/145

    POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. This could result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    73
    OEM ref
    4491
  • 01 Aug 2002OPTARE SOLERARef R/2002/055

    PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    The handbrake pivot lever within the brake drum may break across the pivot hole. This will cause the parking brake to fail on the affected side.

    Remedy

    Modify the parking brake mechanism within the brake drum.

    Vehicles affected
    40
    Build start
    21 Sept 2001
    Build end
    21 Sept 2001
  • 01 Aug 2002FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD SCUDORef R/2002/102

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.

    Vehicles affected
    566
    OEM ref
    4436
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    17 Jul 2002
  • 01 Aug 2002AUDI A6Ref R/2002/112

    BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    Defect

    Brake pedal brackets having a casting fault may have been installed. The bracket may crack and in the worst case seriously impair the brake performance.

    Remedy

    Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    30B1
    Build start
    21 Nov 2001
    Build end
    26 Nov 2001
  • 01 Aug 2002SWIFT MONDIALRef R/2002/111

    SEAT SECURITY

    Defect

    In extreme circumstances the modified drivers seat runner may not lock in the selected position. This could result in unscheduled movement of the seat when the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy

    Fit vehicle manufacturers original specification seat runners

    Vehicles affected
    344
  • 01 Aug 2002RENAULT AGRICULTURE ATLESRef R/2002/108

    INGRESS OF WATER INTO BRAKING SYSTEM

    Defect

    It is possible for water to enter the braking system via the cap of the brake fluid reservoir or via a vent hole between the boosters and master cylinders. Resultant vapour locks and/or corrosion of internal components could render the footbrake ineffective under arduous operating conditions.

    Remedy

    Modify the brake fluid reservoir filler caps and master cylinder/booster venting arrangements to prevent the ingress of water.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    DK/HH 1554
  • 01 Aug 2002RENAULT AGRICULTURE ARESRef R/2002/108

    INGRESS OF WATER INTO BRAKING SYSTEM

    Defect

    It is possible for water to enter the braking system via the cap of the brake fluid reservoir or via a vent hole between the boosters and master cylinders. Resultant vapour locks and/or corrosion of internal components could render the footbrake ineffective under arduous operating conditions.

    Remedy

    Modify the brake fluid reservoir filler caps and master cylinder/booster venting arrangements to prevent the ingress of water.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    DK/HH 1554
  • 01 Aug 2002SWIFT BESSECAR E350Ref R/2002/111

    SEAT SECURITY

    Defect

    In extreme circumstances the modified drivers seat runner may not lock in the selected position. This could result in unscheduled movement of the seat when the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy

    Fit vehicle manufacturers original specification seat runners

    Vehicles affected
    344
  • 01 Aug 2002KTM DUKE IIRef RM/2002/008

    CRACKING OF REAR AXLE

    Defect

    Due to the use of poor quality material the rear axle may crack if the securing nuts are overtightened.

    Remedy

    Fit a quality assured replacement axle.

    Vehicles affected
    124
  • 01 Aug 2002IVECO TURBO DAILY RANGERef R/2002/160

    DRIVERS SEAT RESTRAINT MECHANISM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The stitching of the driver's seat shock absorber retaining belt may fail allowing unrestrained movement of the seat. This could impair the driver's control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a retaining belt that complies with the approved specification.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    RC S79
  • 01 Aug 2002FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD ULYSSERef R/2002/102

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.

    Vehicles affected
    566
    OEM ref
    4436
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    17 Jul 2002

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