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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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  • 14 Jul 1997DAIHATSU HIJETRef R/1997/030

    CORROSION ON WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS

    Defect

    The terminal blades of some wiring harness connectors may corrode resulting in a failure of electrical power supply.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement and modification of the relevant wiring harnesses. The replacements will incorporate moisture proof connectors.

    Vehicles affected
    7,498
  • 30 Jun 1997BOVA FUTURARef R/1997/067

    INTEGRITY OF REAR AXLE SECURING BOLT

    Defect

    The rear axle securing bolts may shear.

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    10
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A6Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A4Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A3Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 23 Jun 1997ALFA ROMEO 146Ref R/1997/026

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    It is possible that a heavy impact on the underside of the vehicle could cause unscheduled activation of the airbag.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the air bag control unit will be replaced with a modified component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,590
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 23 Jun 1997ALFA ROMEO 145Ref R/1997/026

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    It is possible that a heavy impact on the underside of the vehicle could cause unscheduled activation of the airbag.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the air bag control unit will be replaced with a modified component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,590
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 16 Jun 1997FERRARI GTORef R/1996/086

    SECURITY OF SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS

    Defect

    The seat belt mountings may detach from the rear bulkhead in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of reinforcing plates at the belt mounting points on the rear bulkhead.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    Build start
    01 Jan 1985
    Build end
    31 Dec 1985
  • 14 Jun 1997BIG D VOLVO SLIDER FLRef RCOMP/97/002

    INTEGRITY OF WELDING

    Defect

    The integrity and continuity of the welding on some units may not be to the manufacturers specification and could result in detachment of the fifth wheel.

    Remedy

    Vehicles fitted with affected units are being recalled to Big D York agents to have the subject welding inspected. Where this does not meet the manufacturers specification the slider base will be replaced with a new unit.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 13 Jun 1997RENAULT MASTERRef R/1997/010

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

    Defect

    Wear in the area of the support bearings may lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original shaft replaced with a complete assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    12,500
    Build start
    01 Mar 1989
    Build end
    30 Apr 1995
  • 12 Jun 1997SUZUKI GB PLC TL1000Ref RM/97/005

    POSSIBLE OSCILLATION OF FRONT WHEEL

    Defect

    The front wheel may oscillate and cause the handlebars to move rapidly from side to side when accelerating or passing over a rough road surface.

    Remedy

    The affected motorcycles are being recalled and fitted with a new steering damper assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    1,057
    Build start
    01 Dec 1996
    Build end
    31 May 1997
  • 09 Jun 1997VOLVO BUS OLYMPIANRef R/1997/053

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF TURBO OIL PIPE

    Defect

    The clamp securing the turbo charger oil pipe may break and allow the pipe to fracture due to vibration. This would lead to oil being deposited on the engine with an attendant risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the turbo charger oil pipe replaced with a hose.

    Vehicles affected
    468
  • 09 Jun 1997VOLVO BUS OLYMPIANRef R/1997/052

    FAILURE OF CERTAIN HOSES

    Defect

    In some instances the hoses on the pressure side of the steering servo and fan propulsion systems may not meet the manufacturers specification and could be liable to failure.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject hoses replaced with quality assured parts.

    Vehicles affected
    550
  • 05 Jun 1997VAUXHALL VECTRARef R/1997/042

    SECURITY OF FUEL PIPES

    Defect

    In a small number of cases the fuel supply and/or return pipes may detach from their connection at the fuel tank.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the security of the supply and return pipes checked. Where any of the pipes is found to be insecure the securing clip and if necessary the tank sender unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    39,601
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    21 May 1996
  • 30 May 1997SEDDON ATKINSON 300 SERIESRef R/1997/038

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS

    Defect

    A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

    Remedy

    The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    Build start
    01 May 1997
    Build end
    31 May 1997
  • 30 May 1997DUCATI 916Ref RM/97/004

    POSSIBLE TWISTING OF REAR AXLE

    Defect

    A) Under extreme circumstances it is possible for the rear axle to twist. b) Throttle linkage may require cleaning and lubrication.

    Remedy

    The affected machines are being recalled for:- A) Replacement of the rear axle with a modified unit. B) At the same time the throttle linkage control pin will be cleaned and lubricated.

    Vehicles affected
    284
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 30 May 1997SEDDON ATKINSON 200 SERIESRef R/1997/038

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS

    Defect

    A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

    Remedy

    The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    Build start
    01 May 1997
    Build end
    31 May 1997
  • 30 May 1997DAF BUS SBRef R/1997/037

    SECURITY OF REAR SPRING PIN NUT

    Defect

    In a small number of cases the rear road spring bolt and nut have become loose.

    Remedy

    The original rear spring nut will be replaced with a modified example incorporating more locking material.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 29 May 1997RENAULT SPIDERRef R/1997/036

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF CERTAIN BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    The ball joints on the steering track rods and on the suspension rear parallelism adjustment may not be fully secure.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original securing bolts for the components concerned replaced with new examples.

    Vehicles affected
    34
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 29 May 1997SCANIA TRUCK 3 SERIESRef R/1997/043

    SEAT CUSHIONS MAY BURN

    Defect

    An element fault on heated cab seats has led to burning of the seat cushions on some vehicles.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified heating element to the cab seats.

    Vehicles affected
    2,911
  • 29 May 1997SCANIA TRUCK 4 SERIESRef R/1997/045

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF AIR DEFLECTOR

    Defect

    Cracked end pieces for the roof rail may allow the roof mounted air deflector to come adrift.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the roof rail inspected for signs of cracking. Where no cracks are present the fixing will be reinforced by the fitment of extra washers. Where roof rails are found to be cracked they will be replaced and s

    Vehicles affected
    152
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 28 May 1997PEUGEOT 106Ref R/1997/041

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING HARNESS

    Defect

    It is possible for the ignition switch harness to foul on the steering column coupling. This could lead to short circuiting and electrical malfunction.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for the harness to be repositioned.

    Vehicles affected
    15,821
    Build start
    01 Mar 1996
    Build end
    30 Nov 1996
  • 27 May 1997BMW 3 SERIESRef R/1997/005

    CORROSION ON LOWER STEERING SHAFT

    Defect

    Instances of corrosion on the corrugated section of the lower steering shaft have occurred. This could lead to eventual weakening of the shaft.

    Remedy

    All vehicles fitted with corrugated type lower steering shafts will have them replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    80,000
    Build start
    01 Feb 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 21 May 1997ERF EC11Ref R/1997/039

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS

    Defect

    A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

    Remedy

    The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    120
    Build start
    01 May 1997
    Build end
    31 May 1997
  • 21 May 1997ERF EC8Ref R/1997/039

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS

    Defect

    A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

    Remedy

    The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    120

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