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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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  • 04 Apr 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2000/035

    DIESEL FUEL MAY DILUTE ENGINE OIL

    Defect

    A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    151
  • 01 Apr 2000IVECO EUROTREKKERRef R/2000/061

    DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED

    Defect

    The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    W21
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 01 Apr 2000IVECO EUROSTARRef R/2000/061

    DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED

    Defect

    The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    W21
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 01 Apr 2000IVECO EUROTECHRef R/2000/061

    DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED

    Defect

    The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    W21
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 01 Apr 2000SCANIA TRUCK 4 SERIESRef R/2000/067

    SPARE WHEEL CARRIER MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The spare wheel carrier fixing bolts may become loose which may result in the spare wheel carrier becoming detached.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and retorque and/or replace fixing bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    981161
  • 20 Mar 2000FORD FOCUSRef R/2000/003

    OIL FILLER CAP MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield.

    Remedy

    Replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version.

    Vehicles affected
    81,256
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
  • 20 Mar 2000FORD FOCUSRef R/2000/046

    ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER

    Defect

    Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-programme the power train module.

    Vehicles affected
    20,577
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Jan 2000
  • 17 Mar 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/034

    BRAKE BACKPLATE MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The studs that secure the front brake backplate to the front axle may not have gone through the hardening process. This means the studs are soft and could crack causing the brake backplates to loosen from the front axle.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the studs with quality assured fixings.

    Vehicles affected
    2
  • 15 Mar 2000YAMAHA YZF-R1Ref RM/2000/009

    BOND BETWEEN BRAKE PAD MATERIAL AND BACKING PLATE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    A) There is a possibility that the bond between the brake pad material and its backing plate on the original/standard front brake pad may become weakened due to corrosion and eventually may fail with a possible loss of braking ability from the front brake

    Remedy

    A) Recall affected machines and replace front brake pads with a modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    6,900
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 15 Mar 2000YAMAHA YZF-R1Ref RM/2000/010

    SIDE STAND SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts.

    Vehicles affected
    14,885
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 15 Mar 2000YAMAHA YZF-R6Ref RM/2000/010

    SIDE STAND SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts.

    Vehicles affected
    14,885
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 14 Mar 2000BMW MOTORRAD UK K SERIESRef RM/2000/005

    OIL MAY LEAK FROM OIL PUMP AND MAY CONTAMINATE REAR WHEEL

    Defect

    The circlip which holds the spring loaded thermostatic element in the oil pump housing may work loose and cause oil to leak out and make its way to the rear wheel whilst the motorcycle is ridden and may place safety of rider at risk.

    Remedy

    Recall affected motorcycles and check circlip location. If faulty oil thermostat unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    878
    Build start
    17 Jan 1997
    Build end
    19 Jul 1999
  • 10 Mar 2000ALFA ROMEO GTVRef R/2000/022

    ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    There is a risk that under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and modify the cables.

    Vehicles affected
    122
    OEM ref
    4189
    Build start
    01 Jun 1996
    Build end
    31 Mar 1998
  • 09 Mar 2000ASTON MARTIN VANTAGERef R/2000/030

    STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    204
    OEM ref
    SAR-004
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 09 Mar 2000ASTON MARTIN VOLANTERef R/2000/030

    STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    204
    OEM ref
    SAR-004
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 09 Mar 2000ASTON MARTIN V8Ref R/2000/030

    STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    204
    OEM ref
    SAR-004
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 06 Mar 2000KNORR BREMSE SHUNT VALVE AE42Ref RCOMP/2000/1

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF AIR SUPPLY TO TRAILER AIR RESERVOIRS

    Defect

    After manual application there is a possibility that the trailer manoeuvring shunt valve may not return to its run position when tractor/trailer suzies have been reconnected resulting in loss of air supply to trailer reservoirs.

    Remedy

    Replace affected valves with quality assured units

    Vehicles affected
    1,040
    Build start
    01 Oct 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 06 Mar 2000LAND ROVER DISCOVERYRef R/2000/011

    ACE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PIPES MAY LEAK FLUID

    Defect

    The ACE system high pressure pipes may under certain conditions fracture and leak fluid. In extreme circumstances should the vehicle continue to be driven and sufficient fluid expelled into the engine bay and an ignition source is present the fluid could ignite.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace ACE high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    2,289
    Build start
    13 Jul 1999
    Build end
    13 Dec 1999
  • 01 Mar 2000MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E CLASSRef R/2000/147

    HEATER BOOSTER CONCERN

    Defect

    Electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the vehicle has been parked. This in extreme cases may lead to an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and install a relay and temperature controlled cut out to control the electrical heater booster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,921
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 28 Feb 2000FERRARI 360Ref R/2000/025

    POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN BRAKING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS

    Defect

    The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    125
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Jan 2000
  • 18 Feb 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/016

    PARKING BRAKE MAY INADVERTENTLY BE ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The non-return valve on the 4-way protection valve has been fitted in the wrong position. If there is a large leak in the main brake air feed circuit to the trailer brakes all air pressure will be lost in the parking brake circuit. The parking brake will then be activated therein locking the rear wheels on the tractor unit.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and remove the non-return valve from the inlet side to the outlet side of the 4-way protection valve.

    Vehicles affected
    145
  • 17 Feb 2000TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLERef RM/2000/008

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.

    Vehicles affected
    170
    Build start
    01 Dec 1999
    Build end
    31 Jan 2000
  • 17 Feb 2000TRIUMPH SPRINT STRef RM/2000/008

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.

    Vehicles affected
    170
    Build start
    01 Dec 1999
    Build end
    31 Jan 2000
  • 17 Feb 2000TRIUMPH SPRINT RSRef RM/2000/008

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.

    Vehicles affected
    170
    Build start
    01 Dec 1999
    Build end
    31 Jan 2000
  • 15 Feb 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/020

    THE INJECTOR PUMP DELIVERY VALVE RETAINERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The fuel delivery valve retainers may fracture. This may result in fuel mist being emitted in to the engine compartment and presenting a fire risk

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of quality controlled delivery valve retainers

    Vehicles affected
    10

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