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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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  • 07 Jun 1999FERRARI 208Ref 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
  • 01 Jun 1999ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERIESRef R/1999/049

    HEATED SEATS MAY REACH AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH TEMPERATURE

    Defect

    On the vehicles affected the potential exists for the surface of each heated seat to reach an unacceptably high temperature. In extreme cases this could cause damage to anything in contact with the seat cushion.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional control unit to each heated seat.

    Vehicles affected
    597
    Build start
    24 Nov 1997
    Build end
    03 May 1999
  • 28 May 1999SUZUKI GB PLC GSX750Ref RM/99/011

    ENGINE MAY SEIZE AND CAUSE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK

    Defect

    The cam chain adjuster may not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine. This could lead to cam chain breakage. Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup.

    Remedy

    The affected machines will be fitted with a modified cam chain adjuster and modified cam chain guide number two.

    Vehicles affected
    1,840
    Build end
    30 Apr 1999
  • 28 May 1999DAF TRUCKS 65 SERIESRef R/1999/041

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    A number of service exchange steering boxes may fail due to the incorrect position of a circlip of the bevel box which could lead to the input shaft and gear to detach resulting in the loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured bevel box.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    12 May 1999
  • 28 May 1999DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIESRef R/1999/041

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    A number of service exchange steering boxes may fail due to the incorrect position of a circlip of the bevel box which could lead to the input shaft and gear to detach resulting in the loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured bevel box.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    12 May 1999
  • 28 May 1999SUZUKI GB PLC GSX600Ref RM/99/011

    ENGINE MAY SEIZE AND CAUSE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK

    Defect

    The cam chain adjuster may not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine. This could lead to cam chain breakage. Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup.

    Remedy

    The affected machines will be fitted with a modified cam chain adjuster and modified cam chain guide number two.

    Vehicles affected
    1,840
    Build end
    30 Apr 1999
  • 28 May 1999DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1999/041

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    A number of service exchange steering boxes may fail due to the incorrect position of a circlip of the bevel box which could lead to the input shaft and gear to detach resulting in the loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured bevel box.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    12 May 1999
  • 25 May 1999BMW 3 SERIESRef R/1999/047

    POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIRBAGS AND ACTIVATION OF BATTERY ISOLATOR SWITCH

    Defect

    In certain driving conditions it is possible for the side airbags and the battery terminal (safety isolation switch) to trigger when this is not necessary ie when no accident has occurred.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and recode the airbag control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    16,646
    Build start
    01 Sept 1998
    Build end
    14 Apr 1999
  • 19 May 1999VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/1999/040

    POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    Vehicles may have incorrect routing of the B+ wire adjacent to the injection pump possibly resulting in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    All vehicles will be recalled through the Volvo Network for the B+ cable to be rerouted.

    Vehicles affected
    271
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 18 May 1999MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART CARRef R/2000/056

    ENGINE DRIVE-TRAIN CONTROL UNIT EFFECTIVENESS

    Defect

    Current parameters of engine drive-train control unit may not effectively control wheel slip under hard acceleration in adverse conditions.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme engine drive-train control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    602
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 14 May 1999SKODA OCTAVIARef R/1999/019

    POSSIBILITY THAT AN INCORRECT BRAKE VACUUM SERVO HAS BEEN FITTED

    Defect

    On Skoda Octavia LX vehicles which are not equipped with ABS brake servo units designed only for ABS vehicles have been installed. Due to the different performance of the brake servo units a risk exists that the brakes could lock under severe driving conditions (ice snow).

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles to replace the brake servo unit.

    Vehicles affected
    746
    Build start
    01 May 1998
    Build end
    31 Jan 1999
  • 11 May 1999DENNIS TRIDENTRef R/1999/035

    ADJUSTABLE STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The column may fail to lock in position after adjusting which can leave the steering wheel in its lowest and rearmost position.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement steering column.

    Vehicles affected
    146
    Build start
    01 Dec 1998
    Build end
    28 Feb 1999
  • 05 May 1999DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/1999/031

    REAR NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEL STUDS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The rear nearside road wheel retaining nuts may have been over torqued which could result in failure of the wheel studs.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear nearside road wheel studs and nuts and tighten to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    104
    Build start
    01 Nov 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 21 Apr 1999VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1999/025

    POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE OIL SPILLAGE

    Defect

    Incidents have occurred where Bosch unit injectors built within a certain period can leak fuel into the engine lubrication system leading to the spillage of engine oil onto the roadway.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles to be recalled for checking and where necessary fit quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    266
  • 21 Apr 1999VOLVO TRUCKS FL12Ref R/1999/025

    POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE OIL SPILLAGE

    Defect

    Incidents have occurred where Bosch unit injectors built within a certain period can leak fuel into the engine lubrication system leading to the spillage of engine oil onto the roadway.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles to be recalled for checking and where necessary fit quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    266
  • 16 Apr 1999VOLVO BUS B12RRef R/1999/023

    POSSIBLE RISK OF FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO ROAD SURFACE

    Defect

    Seal between fuel injector and cylinder head may have been incorrectly fitted. This could result in fuel dilution of the engine oil and subsequent spillage onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit new cylinder head to injector seals where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
  • 06 Apr 1999FORD MOUNTAINEERRef R/1999/021

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Vehicles affected
    5,363
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    31 Mar 1999
  • 06 Apr 1999FORD RANGERRef R/1999/021

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Vehicles affected
    5,363
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    31 Mar 1999
  • 06 Apr 1999FORD F SERIESRef R/1999/021

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Vehicles affected
    5,363
  • 06 Apr 1999FORD EXPLORERRef R/1999/021

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Vehicles affected
    5,363
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    31 Mar 1999
  • 06 Apr 1999FORD MUSTANGRef R/1999/021

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Vehicles affected
    5,363
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    31 Mar 1999
  • 01 Apr 1999TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRDRef RM/99/008

    POSSIBLE OIL CONTAMINATION OF REAR TYRE

    Defect

    In some extreme cases oil can weep from between the engine crankcase halves due to slackening of the securing bolts. This seepage occurs forward of the rear tyre and may in extreme cases cause vehicle instability.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace the original lower crankcase bolts with quality assured bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1,683
  • 01 Apr 1999TRIUMPH DAYTONARef RM/99/008

    POSSIBLE OIL CONTAMINATION OF REAR TYRE

    Defect

    In some extreme cases oil can weep from between the engine crankcase halves due to slackening of the securing bolts. This seepage occurs forward of the rear tyre and may in extreme cases cause vehicle instability.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace the original lower crankcase bolts with quality assured bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1,683
    Build start
    01 Nov 1998
    Build end
    31 Mar 1999
  • 01 Apr 1999DUCATI 900 SUPERSPORTRef RM/99/007

    REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TORQUE ARM MAY BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The screw and nut that fasten the rear brake linkage to the engine mounting plate may come adrift. This fault could cause the torque arm to fall off and contact the road surface. This could result in loss of braking and rider control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and fit a modified bolt and nut to the front end of the torque arm connecting the rear brake unit to the engine mounting plate.

    Vehicles affected
    527
    OEM ref
    497
    Build start
    01 Jan 1992
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 01 Apr 1999DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1999/022

    STEERING DRAG LINK AND TRACK ROD BALL JOINT CLAMP BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND AFFECT THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE

    Defect

    The nuts securing the drag link and track rod ball joint clamps may not have been pre-treated. As a result the tightness torque could be too low and the nuts could loosen which in extreme cases could lead to loss of steering.

    Remedy

    Replace suspect nuts/bolts with correct version.

    Vehicles affected
    121
    Build start
    01 Oct 1998
    Build end
    31 Oct 1998

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