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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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  • 03 Nov 2000HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBY900RRYRef RM/2000/022

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL HOSE

    Defect

    The flexible fuel feed hose may incur internal damage when the petrol tank is lifted during routine maintenance. A damaged pipe may subsequently leak and cause a fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall affected motorcycles and fit a longer fuel pipe to provide an additional margin when the tank is lifted.

    Vehicles affected
    4,007
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 03 Nov 2000HONDA MOTOR CO AERODECKRef R/2000/104

    REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BOLTS COULD BREAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    2,327
    Build start
    10 Mar 1999
    Build end
    19 Oct 1999
  • 03 Nov 2000HONDA MOTOR CO CIVICRef R/2000/104

    REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BOLTS COULD BREAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    2,327
    Build start
    10 Mar 1999
    Build end
    19 Oct 1999
  • 31 Oct 2000LOHR EUROLOHRRef RCT/2001/001

    TRAILER STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    The anti-swing damper device efficiency might have been decreased and may affect the stability of the trailer.

    Remedy

    Recall affected trailers and fit modified anti-swing damper clamping device.

    Vehicles affected
    145
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 18 Oct 2000SCANIA TRUCK 4 SERIESRef R/2000/123

    FUEL TANK PIPE UNION MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Instances have occurred where the fuel pipe bayonet connection in the nearside tank on vehicles fitted with twin tanks has dislodged causing a discharge of fuel onto the road.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified fuel pipe connector.

    Vehicles affected
    4,126
    OEM ref
    000392
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 14 Oct 2000SUZUKI GB PLC GSX1300RXRef RM/2000/021

    REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    The replacement cam chain tensioner used in the last recall has not been providing consistent tension adjustment to the cam chain. This can cause abnormal engine noises and could lead to the failure of the cam chain tensioner adjuster. This could cause the rear wheel to lock up and may disturb the riders ability to control the motorcycle which could result in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and fit ratchet type chain tensioner adjuster kit.

    Vehicles affected
    4,043
    OEM ref
    00/08
    Build end
    31 Oct 2000
  • 14 Oct 2000SUZUKI GB PLC GSX1300RYRef RM/2000/021

    REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    The replacement cam chain tensioner used in the last recall has not been providing consistent tension adjustment to the cam chain. This can cause abnormal engine noises and could lead to the failure of the cam chain tensioner adjuster. This could cause the rear wheel to lock up and may disturb the riders ability to control the motorcycle which could result in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and fit ratchet type chain tensioner adjuster kit.

    Vehicles affected
    4,043
    OEM ref
    00/08
    Build end
    31 Oct 2000
  • 13 Oct 2000MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E CLASSRef R/2000/088

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF PAS OIL

    Defect

    Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. Replace the damper O ring seals if they are leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    15,047
    OEM ref
    1827
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 09 Oct 2000ASTON MARTIN VOLANTERef R/2000/106

    INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP.

    Defect

    A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.

    Remedy

    Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)

    Vehicles affected
    481
    OEM ref
    sar006
    Build start
    01 Jun 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2000
  • 09 Oct 2000ASTON MARTIN DB7Ref R/2000/106

    INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP.

    Defect

    A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.

    Remedy

    Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)

    Vehicles affected
    481
    OEM ref
    sar006
    Build start
    01 Jun 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2000
  • 09 Oct 2000ASTON MARTIN VANTAGERef R/2000/106

    INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP.

    Defect

    A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.

    Remedy

    Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)

    Vehicles affected
    481
    OEM ref
    sar006
    Build start
    01 Jun 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 2000
  • 04 Oct 2000JAGUAR S TYPERef R/2000/089

    SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONCERN

    Defect

    A component within each front seat belt buckle may have received insufficient heat treatment. This may result in unintentional release of the set belt latch if it is subjected to a loading which exceeds the standard specified by EEC Regulation 16 during an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles and check production date codes on both front seat belt buckle assemblies. Replace all buckle assemblies falling within the affected production dates with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    2,104
    OEM ref
    R134
    Build start
    01 May 2000
    Build end
    30 Jul 2000
  • 03 Oct 2000PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/2000/098

    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,630
    OEM ref
    XRV
  • 03 Oct 2000PEUGEOT 306Ref R/2000/098

    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,630
    OEM ref
    XRV
  • 02 Oct 2000TRIUMPH SPRINT RSRef RM/2000/020

    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2,411
    Build start
    01 Nov 1999
    Build end
    30 Jun 2000
  • 02 Oct 2000TRIUMPH TIGERRef RM/2000/020

    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2,411
    Build start
    01 Nov 1999
    Build end
    30 Jun 2000
  • 02 Oct 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/105

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING ROD

    Defect

    The steering rod may not be sufficiently torqued to either the Pitman arm or the steering arm on the stub axle.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where required retorqueing of both connections on the steering arm.

    Vehicles affected
    393
  • 02 Oct 2000TRIUMPH SPRINT STRef RM/2000/020

    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2,411
    Build start
    01 Nov 1999
    Build end
    30 Jun 2000
  • 29 Sept 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/095

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN REVERSE GEAR ENGAGED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle concerned has been delivered with a defect in the software program which could result in the vehicle moving forward when engaging reverse gear.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicle and reprogramme software. At the same time further upgrades will be carried out to the accelerator pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    1
  • 27 Sept 2000MITSUBISHI SHOGUNRef R/2000/079

    FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE

    Defect

    Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses.

    Vehicles affected
    286
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 25 Sept 2000CITROEN XSARARef R/2000/100

    SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY DISENGAGE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to incorrect machining of the suspension ball joint clamp bolt hole on the pivot the ball joint may disengage.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and replace pivot if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,648
    Build start
    01 Jul 2000
    Build end
    31 Aug 2000
  • 19 Sept 2000PEUGEOT 206Ref R/2000/096

    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS

    Defect

    Possibility of unintentional deployment of either side air bags

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace both side air bag control units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,416
    OEM ref
    XQX
  • 18 Sept 2000RENAULT TWINGORef R/2000/072

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIRBAGS

    Defect

    The computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags may be incorrectly programmed. The Airbags may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and change the computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    17
  • 17 Sept 2000SEDDON ATKINSON MERITOR STEER AXLE EQUIPED VEHICLESRef R/2000/073

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    One or more heads of the top and bottom steering lever securing bolts may detach resulting in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    119
    Build start
    01 Jul 1999
    Build end
    30 Nov 1999
  • 13 Sept 2000LEXUS LEXUS LS200Ref RCOMP/2000/2

    OPERATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the driver's side carpet mat may rotate around the central fixing and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace mat with re-designed type.

    Vehicles affected
    10,919
    Build start
    01 Mar 1999
    Build end
    30 Jul 2000

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