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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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  • 23 Dec 1999DAF TRUCKS 65 SERIESRef R/1999/110

    BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake pedal bracket could crack and lead to a malfunction of the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if required replacement of the brake pedal bracket with an improved version.

    Vehicles affected
    825
    Build start
    01 Jul 1999
    Build end
    31 Oct 1999
  • 23 Dec 1999DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1999/110

    BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake pedal bracket could crack and lead to a malfunction of the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if required replacement of the brake pedal bracket with an improved version.

    Vehicles affected
    825
    Build start
    01 Jul 1999
    Build end
    31 Oct 1999
  • 23 Dec 1999DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIESRef R/1999/110

    BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake pedal bracket could crack and lead to a malfunction of the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if required replacement of the brake pedal bracket with an improved version.

    Vehicles affected
    825
    Build start
    01 Jul 1999
    Build end
    31 Oct 1999
  • 15 Dec 1999BMW 3 SERIESRef R/1999/104

    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE REMAIN ON OR FLICKER

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake light switch circuits may become defective and cause the brake light circuit to fail stay on continuously or flicker. In extreme cases the brake switch could overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brake light switch with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    5,634
    Build start
    16 Sept 1999
    Build end
    28 Oct 1999
  • 15 Dec 1999BMW 7 SERIESRef R/1999/104

    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE REMAIN ON OR FLICKER

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake light switch circuits may become defective and cause the brake light circuit to fail stay on continuously or flicker. In extreme cases the brake switch could overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brake light switch with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    5,634
    Build start
    16 Sept 1999
    Build end
    28 Oct 1999
  • 15 Dec 1999BMW 5 SERIESRef R/1999/104

    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE REMAIN ON OR FLICKER

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the brake light switch circuits may become defective and cause the brake light circuit to fail stay on continuously or flicker. In extreme cases the brake switch could overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace brake light switch with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    5,634
    Build start
    16 Sept 1999
    Build end
    28 Oct 1999
  • 30 Nov 1999ROYCE UNION FS1000Ref RPC/99/001

    FRONT FORKS MAY BREAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the front shock forks may break resulting in loss of control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected cycles for inspection and if necessary front fork replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    235
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Jul 1999
  • 18 Nov 1999VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/1999/100

    BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN

    Defect

    Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,178
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 18 Nov 1999VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/1999/100

    BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN

    Defect

    Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,178
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 18 Nov 1999CALNE TOOLING TU45Ref RPT/99/001

    POSSIBILITY THAT AXLE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the suspension unit/axle may become detached from its mounting as a result of failure of the weld joints.

    Remedy

    Recall affected trailers to modify suspension unit/axle mountings.

    Vehicles affected
    220
    Build start
    01 Jun 1998
    Build end
    30 Sept 1999
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A4Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A6Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A8Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998
  • 26 Oct 1999HONDA MOTOR CO LEGENDRef R/1999/069

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVE AND TRANSMISSION PARK FACILITY

    Defect

    A bolt in the transmission can loosen and fall out disengaging the transmission from the differential. If this condition occurs while the vehicle is being driven it could cause an unexpected loss of drive. If the vehicle is stopped with the transmission in the PARK position and the parking brake is not engaged the vehicle could move unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have an updated sealing bolt and O-ring installed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,187
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR S70Ref R/1999/079

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    3,685
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/1999/079

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    3,685
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/1999/092

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    240
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/1999/091

    HEADLAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE

    Defect

    The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. In such cases the headlamps may fail to operate.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace switch with quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    198
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 07 Oct 1999FORD MONDEORef R/1999/084

    DOOR LATCH CONCERN

    Defect

    Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.

    Vehicles affected
    32,232
    Build start
    03 Sept 1998
    Build end
    18 Nov 1998
  • 07 Oct 1999FORD COUGARRef R/1999/084

    DOOR LATCH CONCERN

    Defect

    Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.

    Vehicles affected
    32,232
    Build start
    03 Sept 1998
    Build end
    18 Nov 1998
  • 07 Oct 1999FORD FOCUSRef R/1999/084

    DOOR LATCH CONCERN

    Defect

    Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.

    Vehicles affected
    32,232
    Build start
    03 Sept 1998
    Build end
    18 Nov 1998
  • 04 Oct 1999KAWASAKI ZR750F1Ref RM/99/023

    SECURITY OF CENTRE STAND

    Defect

    The centre stand bolt may loosen and fall out if the centre stand is frequently used. This may cause the stand to bend resulting in contact with the drive chain or rear wheel. In extreme circumstances the stand could become displaced which may cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines to add locking plates and longer centre stand bolts. Renew the centre stand if it is damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    903
  • 24 Sept 1999LAND ROVER DISCOVERYRef R/1999/068

    ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM RELAY CONTACTS STICKING

    Defect

    Land Rover have identified a concern associated with the Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) system. This may give the feeling of the vehicle Self-braking under normal driving conditions following normal brake pedal application caused by the contacts within the ABS relay sticking. Should this occur a very slight retardation may be felt within the vehicle until the contacts within the ABS relay are released.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the ABS relay with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    9,296
    Build start
    10 Jul 1998
    Build end
    08 Jun 1999
  • 23 Sept 1999DAF TRUCKS 55 SERIESRef R/1999/090

    STEERING LEVER SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles the front axle offside and nearside track rod lever bolts are of incorrect quality and could fail which could lead to the track rod lever coming adrift.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    76
    Build start
    01 Jul 1999
    Build end
    30 Sept 1999
  • 16 Sept 1999NMI MILLENIUM LEG AND FITTINGSRef R/1999/080

    PASSENGER SEAT FRAME MOUNTING POINT RIVET FRACTURED

    Defect

    Expander bar split on engagement/locking device.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace defective parts with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    500
    Build start
    01 Dec 1998
    Build end
    31 May 1999

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