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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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  • 20 Jun 1998BUELL S3TRef RM/98/006

    NO WARNING TO RIDER IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF THE FLASHING INDICATORS

    Defect

    Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replacement of turn signal flasher

    Vehicles affected
    303
  • 20 Jun 1998BUELL S1Ref RM/98/006

    NO WARNING TO RIDER IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF THE FLASHING INDICATORS

    Defect

    Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replacement of turn signal flasher

    Vehicles affected
    303
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 20 Jun 1998BUELL S3Ref RM/98/006

    NO WARNING TO RIDER IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF THE FLASHING INDICATORS

    Defect

    Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replacement of turn signal flasher

    Vehicles affected
    303
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 18 Jun 1998FERRARI F355Ref R/1998/048

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Possible damage to fuel tank caused during production installation of Spider roof mechanism. A fixing screw of the roof mechanism trim cover may make contact with the fuel tank and cause possible leakage.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for examination and replacement of fuel tank if found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 May 1998
  • 18 Jun 1998FERRARI F355Ref R/1998/049

    STEERING COLUMN SHAFT CLAMP BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    Due to possible incorrect alignment of the splines it is possible that the steering column shaft clamp bolt may be insufficiently tightened.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and examine column shaft for correct alignment of the splines. Check that column clamp bolt has been tightened to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    102
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 May 1998
  • 17 Jun 1998LOTUS ELISERef R/1998/050

    REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    Rear suspension toe link to hub carrier securing bolt may become loose and cause unstable handling.

    Remedy

    Remove and examine the subject securing bolt renew bolt where found necessary ensure that threads are clean apply approved locking compound refit and tighten bolt to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    3,780
    Build start
    01 Jun 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1998
  • 15 Jun 1998JEEP WRANGLERRef R/1998/043

    FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS ADJUSTABLE ANCHORS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH

    Defect

    The front shoulder belt adjustable anchors on affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could have inadequate strength. An anchor with inadequate strength may allow the front shoulder belt to separate from the anchor under certain accident conditions.

    Remedy

    To correct this condition both front shoulder belt adjustable anchors must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    Build start
    12 Jan 1998
    Build end
    16 Jan 1998
  • 15 Jun 1998JEEP CHEROKEERef R/1998/043

    FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS ADJUSTABLE ANCHORS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH

    Defect

    The front shoulder belt adjustable anchors on affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could have inadequate strength. An anchor with inadequate strength may allow the front shoulder belt to separate from the anchor under certain accident conditions.

    Remedy

    To correct this condition both front shoulder belt adjustable anchors must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    Build start
    12 Jan 1998
    Build end
    16 Jan 1998
  • 15 Jun 1998DENNIS JAVELINRef R/1998/051

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATING AND CONSEQUENTIAL FIRE RISK

    Defect

    If a vehicle is operated in a condition where the engine bay temperature becomes excessively hot due to a defect with the vehicle there is a possible risk of damage to air supply pipes and noise insulation material and a possible risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace turbocharger aluminium heat shield with a fibre version. Remove foam noise insulation material from panels. Fit new type noise insulation panels/heat shields as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    674
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 12 Jun 1998RENAULT SCENICRef R/1998/022

    FAILURE OF ROOF BARS

    Defect

    The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. Failure could result in loss of luggage.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    4,000
    Build start
    01 Jun 1997
    Build end
    30 Sept 1997
  • 11 Jun 1998LEXUS LEXUSRef R/1998/017

    POSSIBILITY OF UNDERBONNET FIRE

    Defect

    As a result of improper assembly of the starter motor magnetic switch an electrical short circuit may occur if electrically conductive liquid enters this area. This could result in burning of the wiring insulation and in extreme cases an underbonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the starter motor magnetic switch.

    Vehicles affected
    2,220
    Build start
    01 Apr 1995
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 09 Jun 1998FORD SCORPIORef R/1998/037

    UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG

    Defect

    Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

    Vehicles affected
    15,780
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1998
  • 09 Jun 1998FORD ESCORTRef R/1998/037

    UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG

    Defect

    Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

    Vehicles affected
    15,780
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1998
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 09 Jun 1998FORD MONDEORef R/1998/037

    UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG

    Defect

    Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

    Vehicles affected
    15,780
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1998
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B6Ref R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B7RRef R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 22 May 1998VAUXHALL CORSAVANRef R/1997/098

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.

    Vehicles affected
    26,000
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 22 May 1998VAUXHALL CORSARef R/1997/098

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.

    Vehicles affected
    26,000
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 22 May 1998VAUXHALL COMBIRef R/1997/098

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.

    Vehicles affected
    26,000
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 11 May 1998FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD PUNTORef R/1998/027

    SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONERS MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE

    Defect

    On some Punto vehicles it has been found that the seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to activate although normal activation of the seat belt is assured.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to shorten the safety tabs in the inertia reel.

    Vehicles affected
    24,504
    Build start
    01 Mar 1997
    Build end
    30 Nov 1997
  • 07 May 1998DAF BUS SBRef R/1998/035

    BALL JOINT TO TRACK ROD CONNECTION MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The double thread connection balljoint to the track rod can become loose caused by insufficient torquing in production.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and undo and retighten the clamp bolt with 170 Nm plus or minus 10 Nm torque. In cases where the threaded connection is loose already renew the track rod and reset the toe-in.

    Vehicles affected
    141
  • 01 May 1998SUZUKI GB PLC GSX600Ref RM/98/005

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF GRAB RAIL

    Defect

    The fixing bracket portion of the Pillion Passenger Grab Handle may not have enough strength and if excessive force is applied to this area such as using the Grab Handle to lift or drag the motorcycle the Grab Handle could break or partially fail at this point. This in turn could lead to the complete failure of the Grab Handle during sudden hard braking with a pillion passenger.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and fit a modified grab handle.

    Vehicles affected
    1,800
  • 01 May 1998SUZUKI GB PLC GSX750Ref RM/98/005

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF GRAB RAIL

    Defect

    The fixing bracket portion of the Pillion Passenger Grab Handle may not have enough strength and if excessive force is applied to this area such as using the Grab Handle to lift or drag the motorcycle the Grab Handle could break or partially fail at this point. This in turn could lead to the complete failure of the Grab Handle during sudden hard braking with a pillion passenger.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and fit a modified grab handle.

    Vehicles affected
    1,800
  • 15 Apr 1998VOLVO CAR 900 SERIESRef R/1998/023

    LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Heat transmitted from the turbocharger may adversely affect the rubber membrane in the brake servo unit. This could result in loss of brake vacuum assistance and increase the pedal effort and stopping distance when the brakes are applied.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the brake servo unit and the installation of a heat shield between the servo unit and the turbocharger.

    Vehicles affected
    8,502
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997

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