Over 2 million UK vehicles have outstanding manufacturer recalls

DVLA recall archive

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.

Showing 14876–14900 of 15,570 recalls.

  • 04 Sept 1999LOTUS ELISERef R/1999/074

    POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The fuel line push fit connectors may not be to the manufacturers specification. In consequence it is possible that fuel leakage may occur and initiate an engine bay fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the original fuel line connectors with quality assured versions.

    Vehicles affected
    213
    OEM ref
    1999/1R
    Build start
    19 Jul 1999
  • 01 Sept 1999IVECO EUROTECHRef R/1999/067

    REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK

    Defect

    Operation of automatic engine brake switch may cause the rear wheels to lock on unladen vehicles not fitted with ABS.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles and remove the automatic engine braking control switch.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    Build start
    01 Dec 1998
    Build end
    30 Jun 1999
  • 27 Aug 1999SEDDON ATKINSON PACERRef R/1999/060

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    First and second axle power steering ram front and rear ball joint taper fixing nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check the fixing nuts for correct torque. Replace any parts damaged through looseness.

    Vehicles affected
    48
    Build start
    01 Jul 1997
    Build end
    31 May 1999
  • 20 Aug 1999HONDA MOTOR CO SHUTTLERef R/1999/038

    PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING LOWER BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Certain vehicles were manufactured with front lower ball joints that may prematurely wear out and in the worst case separate from the front knuckle. If separation occurs then loss of steering control may happen.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have both front lower ball joint assemblies replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,370
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 20 Aug 1999HONDA MOTOR CO LEGENDRef R/1999/038

    PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING LOWER BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Certain vehicles were manufactured with front lower ball joints that may prematurely wear out and in the worst case separate from the front knuckle. If separation occurs then loss of steering control may happen.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have both front lower ball joint assemblies replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,370
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 20 Aug 1999HONDA MOTOR CO PRELUDERef R/1999/038

    PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING LOWER BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Certain vehicles were manufactured with front lower ball joints that may prematurely wear out and in the worst case separate from the front knuckle. If separation occurs then loss of steering control may happen.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have both front lower ball joint assemblies replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,370
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 30 Jul 1999BMW 5 SERIESRef R/1999/059

    POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured gearbox.

    Vehicles affected
    12
  • 30 Jul 1999BMW 7 SERIESRef R/1999/059

    POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured gearbox.

    Vehicles affected
    12
  • 26 Jul 1999PIAGGIO HEXAGON LXT180Ref RM/99/021

    THROTTLE MAY STICK OPEN

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the throttle may stick open with the consequence that the scooter may either fail to lose speed or continue to accelerate.

    Remedy

    Inspect carburettor and if found to be manufactured by Dellorto replace carburettor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,070
  • 26 Jul 1999PIAGGIO GILERA RUNNER FXR180Ref RM/99/021

    THROTTLE MAY STICK OPEN

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the throttle may stick open with the consequence that the scooter may either fail to lose speed or continue to accelerate.

    Remedy

    Inspect carburettor and if found to be manufactured by Dellorto replace carburettor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,070
  • 26 Jul 1999PIAGGIO GILERA RUNNER FX125Ref RM/99/021

    THROTTLE MAY STICK OPEN

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the throttle may stick open with the consequence that the scooter may either fail to lose speed or continue to accelerate.

    Remedy

    Inspect carburettor and if found to be manufactured by Dellorto replace carburettor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,070
  • 26 Jul 1999PIAGGIO HEXAGON LX125Ref RM/99/021

    THROTTLE MAY STICK OPEN

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the throttle may stick open with the consequence that the scooter may either fail to lose speed or continue to accelerate.

    Remedy

    Inspect carburettor and if found to be manufactured by Dellorto replace carburettor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,070
  • 19 Jul 1999LEXUS LEXUSRef R/1999/043

    POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

    Defect

    The front suspension lower ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle with a consequent adverse effect on vehicle control.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the affected joint with a quality assured example.

    Vehicles affected
    2,230
    Build start
    01 Jul 1995
    Build end
    30 Jul 1997
  • 16 Jul 1999DAF TRUCKS 55 SERIESRef R/1999/057

    CONCERN THAT THE STEERING MIGHT LOCK

    Defect

    The steering lock barrel retaining pin may become displaced and cause the steering lock to engage. Should the lock barrel come out of its housing directional control would be affected.

    Remedy

    The steering column lock will be secured with the addition of a retaining clip.

    Vehicles affected
    2,409
    Build start
    01 Apr 1998
    Build end
    31 Oct 1998
  • 16 Jul 1999DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/1999/057

    CONCERN THAT THE STEERING MIGHT LOCK

    Defect

    The steering lock barrel retaining pin may become displaced and cause the steering lock to engage. Should the lock barrel come out of its housing directional control would be affected.

    Remedy

    The steering column lock will be secured with the addition of a retaining clip.

    Vehicles affected
    2,409
    Build start
    01 Apr 1998
    Build end
    31 Oct 1998
  • 12 Jul 1999TADANO AR300E-1Ref R/1999/058

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    Possibility that leaking exhaust could damage the electric wiring directing steering control resulting in loss of directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles inspect electric wiring directing steering control and install protection devices.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    Build start
    01 Jan 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 05 Jul 1999SAAB 9000Ref R/1999/054

    POSSIBLE INADVERENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    The ECU controlling the airbag and seat belt tensioner functions may be affected by the ingress of moisture. Should corrosion subsequently occur in the printed circuit this could result in malfunction of these systems and in extreme cases cause inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seat belt tensioners.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement where necessary of the airbag/seat belt tensioner control module.

    Vehicles affected
    5,373
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    30 Jul 1994
  • 30 Jun 1999JAGUAR XJRef R/1999/044

    POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured automatic gearbox.

    Vehicles affected
    106
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 30 Jun 1999JAGUAR XK8Ref R/1999/044

    POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP

    Defect

    Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured automatic gearbox.

    Vehicles affected
    106
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 28 Jun 1999PIAGGIO SKIPPER LX 125Ref RM/99/012

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    The welding which secures the handlebars to the steering column can progressively fracture which can lead to the loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected machines and fit quality assured handlebar assemblies.

    Vehicles affected
    215
  • 25 Jun 1999SUZUKI BALENORef R/1999/045

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG WHEN ACTIVATED MAY DEPLOY WITH A FORCE GREATER THAN ORIGINALLY DESIGNED

    Defect

    During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    137
    Build start
    01 Dec 1997
    Build end
    31 Jan 1998
  • 25 Jun 1999SUZUKI VITARARef R/1999/045

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG WHEN ACTIVATED MAY DEPLOY WITH A FORCE GREATER THAN ORIGINALLY DESIGNED

    Defect

    During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    137
    Build start
    01 Dec 1997
    Build end
    31 Jan 1998
  • 14 Jun 1999VAUXHALL ARENARef R/1999/037

    LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump fitted to the F8Q diesel engine can leak with the potential to allow oil to enter the brake servo with the consequence that a sudden loss of servo assistance and reduction of braking efficiency could occur.

    Remedy

    All potentially affected vehicles will be recalled and the make of the vacuum pump checked. Should this be found to be of Magnetti Marelli manufacture the pump will be changed for a quality assured unit. In addition the servo and associated vacuum pipe will be examined for oil ingress and replaced where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    573
    OEM ref
    99-R-18
    Build start
    01 Apr 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 07 Jun 1999FERRARI 328Ref R/1999/032

    POSSIBILITY THAT IMPACT DISTORTION TO FRONT SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN SUBSEQUENT FAILURE

    Defect

    The lower front suspension arm mounting forks could deform after a substantial impact (for example after an accident) and should this condition remain unnoticed the eventual result could be the failure of the forks resulting in the collapse of the front suspension.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an uprated stronger mounting fork.

    Vehicles affected
    282
    Build start
    01 Jan 1986
    Build end
    31 Dec 1988
  • 07 Jun 1999SAFETEX KRUSS COMPETITION HARNESSRef RCOMP/99/001

    SAFETY HARNESS LAP STRAP ANCHOR PLATE COULD FAIL UNDER IMPACT LOADING

    Defect

    Due to a non-conformity in production a specific number of safety harness lap strap anchor plates may potentially not meet the strength requirements under impact loading set for this product. This could result in an inability of the harness in use to provide the optimum level of protection required during an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected harnesses and replace with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    90

Want to check a specific vehicle?

The DVLA archive lists recalls by make and model. Run a live VRM check to see whether your vehicle has an outstanding recall right now.

Run a recall check for £1.99 →