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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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  • 06 Apr 1998IVECO SUPERCARGORef R/1998/011

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    A steel ball used to seal an aperture in the parking brake control valve may become displaced and could result in inadvertent application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to be inspected for the make of parking brake valve fitted. A securing clamp will be fitted to all the affected units to prevent displacement of the ball.

    Vehicles affected
    198
    Build start
    01 Aug 1993
    Build end
    31 Mar 1995
  • 03 Apr 1998DUCATI 916Ref RM/98/004

    ERRATIC THROTTLE OPERATION

    Defect

    Throttle action may become erratic due to inadequate lubrication.

    Remedy

    Recall the potentially affected machines disconnect throttle linkage from throttle body lever clean and examine linkage. Lubricate and reassemble. Check for freedom and smoothness of operation.

    Vehicles affected
    1,007
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 03 Apr 1998DUCATI 748Ref RM/98/004

    ERRATIC THROTTLE OPERATION

    Defect

    Throttle action may become erratic due to inadequate lubrication.

    Remedy

    Recall the potentially affected machines disconnect throttle linkage from throttle body lever clean and examine linkage. Lubricate and reassemble. Check for freedom and smoothness of operation.

    Vehicles affected
    1,007
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 20 Mar 1998FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD DUCATORef R/1997/086

    POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    On batteries fitted with non-watertight caps rainwater from the windscreen may run into the battery and result in a leakage of battery contents. This leakage may damage the adjacent fabric reinforced rubber brake servo pipe and reduce or cancel the servo assistance available when braking.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have a cover fitted to the battery and checking of the brake servo pipe for damage.

    Vehicles affected
    448
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 20 Mar 1998PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/1998/026

    LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS

    Defect

    The main underbonnet harness may become damaged through chafing on the scuttle panel. This could result in stalling and loss of electrical functions.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a protective sleeve to the main wiring harness to prevent chaffing.

    Vehicles affected
    1,411
    Build end
    07 Jan 1997
  • 20 Mar 1998LAND ROVER DISCOVERYRef R/1998/003

    INVOLUNTARY OPERATION OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    Involuntary operation of the air bag may occur as a result of an intermittent electrical fault.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a safety fuse link in the air bag circuit.

    Vehicles affected
    15,175
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 20 Mar 1998LAND ROVER RANGE ROVERRef R/1998/003

    INVOLUNTARY OPERATION OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    Involuntary operation of the air bag may occur as a result of an intermittent electrical fault.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a safety fuse link in the air bag circuit.

    Vehicles affected
    15,175
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 20 Mar 1998IVECO EUROTECHRef R/1998/012

    LEAKAGE AT REAR AXLE HOSE CONNECTIONS

    Defect

    Some models fitted with pneumatic suspension are equipped with rotatable connectors on the rear axle brake hose connections. These connectors may leak with an adverse effect on braking performance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the connector type fitted and where necessary revise to non-rotatable connectors

    Vehicles affected
    1,370
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Jan 1996
  • 17 Mar 1998VW CADDYRef R/1997/091

    MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.

    Vehicles affected
    909
  • 13 Mar 1998FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD BRAVORef R/1998/020

    LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    A defective retaining clip may allow the throttle cable to chafe against certain rigid brake pipes. This could damage the pipes and result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject retaining clip replaced with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    378
    Build end
    31 Oct 1997
  • 13 Mar 1998FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD BRAVARef R/1998/020

    LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    A defective retaining clip may allow the throttle cable to chafe against certain rigid brake pipes. This could damage the pipes and result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject retaining clip replaced with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    378
    Build end
    31 Oct 1997
  • 11 Mar 1998PEUGEOT BOXERRef R/1998/025

    FAILURE OF BRAKE SERVO

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect material specification the brake servo diaphragm may fail. This would result in extra pedal effort and an increase in stopping distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake servo replaced with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    Build start
    03 Jun 1997
    Build end
    20 Jun 1997
  • 11 Mar 1998PEUGEOT BOXERRef R/1998/024

    INCORRECT BRAKE COMPENSATOR

    Defect

    An incorrect load sensitive rear brake compensator may have been fitted to some boxer vehicles.

    Remedy

    Potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the compensator examined. Vehicles equipped with an incorrect unit will have this replaced with the correct type.

    Vehicles affected
    130
    Build start
    17 Dec 1996
    Build end
    27 Jan 1997
  • 20 Feb 1998AVON 7.50 R16C 6PR 108/106NRef RTW/97/002

    CRACKING IN TYRE TREAD/SIDEWALL

    Defect

    There have been instances of cracking between the tread and sidewall of some tyres.

    Remedy

    Cooper-Avon are contacting all current end users of the vehicles to which theses tyres may have been fitted. Where it is established that any of the subject tyres are still on the vehicle the owner is being directed to an approved local tyre dealer for inspection of the tyres and replacement of any which fall within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,363
    Build start
    01 Sept 1994
    Build end
    02 Mar 1995
  • 20 Feb 1998DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1998/014

    UNSCHEDULED ACTIVATION OF STARTER MOTOR WHEN IN MOTION

    Defect

    The starter motor may be accidentally activated as a result of the ignition switch wires shorting on the loom connector and pneumatic switch mounting plates on the steering column.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of clips/tie wraps and protective trim on the steering column/pneumatic switch plate to secure and protect the wiring loom.

    Vehicles affected
    249
    Build start
    01 Mar 1997
    Build end
    30 Sept 1997
  • 18 Feb 1998FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD MAREARef R/1998/007

    BRAKE PIPE DAMAGE

    Defect

    On certain vehicles it is possible that the power steering high pressure hose may contact the offside front rigid brake pipe. This could result in damage to the brake pipe with a resultant reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for a check on the positioning of the pipes involved and adjustment of the pipe clearance where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,282
    Build start
    31 Dec 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 17 Feb 1998VAUXHALL VECTRARef R/1998/016

    FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE

    Defect

    Insufficient diameter of the handbrake cable may cause the handbrake to fail prematurely.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the handbrake cable replaced with a modified larger diameter version.

    Vehicles affected
    195,000
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 12 Feb 1998IVECO EUROTREKKERRef R/1997/087

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    A steel ball used to seal an aperture in the parking brake control valve may become displaced and could result in inadvertent application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to be inspected for the make of parking brake valve fitted. A securing clamp will be fitted to all the affected units to prevent displacement of the ball.

    Vehicles affected
    4,332
  • 12 Feb 1998IVECO EUROTECHRef R/1997/087

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    A steel ball used to seal an aperture in the parking brake control valve may become displaced and could result in inadvertent application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to be inspected for the make of parking brake valve fitted. A securing clamp will be fitted to all the affected units to prevent displacement of the ball.

    Vehicles affected
    4,332
  • 12 Feb 1998IVECO EUROSTARRef R/1997/087

    POSSIBLE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    A steel ball used to seal an aperture in the parking brake control valve may become displaced and could result in inadvertent application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to be inspected for the make of parking brake valve fitted. A securing clamp will be fitted to all the affected units to prevent displacement of the ball.

    Vehicles affected
    4,332
  • 04 Feb 1998SKODA FELICIARef R/1997/090

    MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.

    Vehicles affected
    12,189
  • 03 Feb 1998FERRARI 355Ref R/1998/005

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The fuel line retaining nuts may split after tightening if the recommended torque has been exceeded. This can cause leakage of fuel with an attendant risk of fire. This campaign augments recall R1997/55 but applies only to cars built after the launch of that campaign.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    318
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 27 Jan 1998FERRARI F355Ref R/1998/006

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    An incorrectly positioned water hose retaining clamp may chafe on a fuel hose. This can damage the hose and result in leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hose clamp repositioned with the clamp screw clear of the fuel hose.

    Vehicles affected
    326
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    30 Sept 1997
  • 19 Jan 1998KAWASAKI VN1500D2Ref RM/98/001

    POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP

    Defect

    Some machines may have been fitted with an incorrectly machined fourth gear dog. This could cause breakage of the gear dog and result in lock up of the transmission.

    Remedy

    Affected machines are being recalled to have a check carried out on the machining of the fourth gear dog. Where this is found to be of the incorrect type the appropriate gears will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    48
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 19 Jan 1998BOVA FUTURARef R/1998/004

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF ROOF HATCH

    Defect

    The roof emergency escape hatch may vibrate loose from it's retaining catches and in very windy conditions could detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified pin and screw to the roof hatch mechanism and a check on the operation of the hatch operating handle. Where necessary handles will be replaced with longer versions.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    30 Jul 1995

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