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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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  • 30 Jan 1997DAF TRUCKS 55 SERIESRef R/1997/008

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT BRAKE ACTUATORS

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles incorrect brake actuators may be fitted to the front axle brakes.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake actuators inspected. Any incorrect units will be replaced with the correct type.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    30 Jul 1996
  • 27 Jan 1997SKODA FREEWAYRef R/1996/109

    CHAFING OF REAR BRAKE HOSES

    Defect

    The blanking bolts fitted to redundant seat belt mounting points may be excessively long and could chafe on the rear brake hoses. This could damage the hoses and lead to loss of brake fluid.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for removal of the subject bolts. These are being replaced with a suitable plastic rivet.

    Vehicles affected
    495
    Build start
    01 Jan 1990
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 24 Jan 1997LAND ROVER DISCOVERYRef R/1996/101

    LATCHING OF FRONT RIGHT HAND DOOR

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances it is possible that the front right hand door may not latch properly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the operation of the front right hand door checked. In all cases a modified screw will be fitted to the lock to eliminate the concern but where the check indicates that the latch may be binding

    Vehicles affected
    22,723
    Build start
    14 Apr 1995
    Build end
    23 Jul 1996
  • 18 Dec 1996VW POLORef R/1996/108

    LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    Defect

    The valve hole in the steel road wheel is 0.5mm out of its correct position. This results in a poor valve fit and loss of tyre air pressure.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original wheels replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    2,670
    Build start
    01 Jun 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1996
  • 12 Dec 1996ASTON MARTIN DB7Ref R/1996/038

    NON OPERATION OF BRAKE FLUID WARNING LAMP CHECK FACILITY

    Defect

    Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.

    Vehicles affected
    139
    Build start
    01 Apr 1996
    Build end
    30 Nov 1996
  • 12 Dec 1996ASTON MARTIN VOLANTERef R/1996/038

    NON OPERATION OF BRAKE FLUID WARNING LAMP CHECK FACILITY

    Defect

    Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.

    Vehicles affected
    139
    Build start
    01 Apr 1996
    Build end
    30 Nov 1996
  • 11 Dec 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1996/104

    WHEEL HUB SECURITY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the front and rear wheel hubs on both the left and right hand sides of the vehicle were not properly secured to the axles at initial assembly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hub security arrangement checked and where necessary rectified. Any parts found to be damaged as a result of insecurity will be replaced at the same time.

    Vehicles affected
    40
  • 09 Dec 1996FORD TRANSITRef R/1996/098

    WIRING LOOM INSULATION ALSO SPLIT CHARGE RELAY CAPACITY

    Defect

    On some Transit Ambulance vehicles the split charge relay is insufficiently rated for its application. Additionally on these same vehicles the engine compartment wiring loom is equipped with unsatisfactory insulation.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a new level charge relay. At the same time the engine compartment wiring loom will be inspected replaced if damaged or retaped with new level insulation tape if undamaged.

    Vehicles affected
    160
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 29 Nov 1996TOYOTA (GB) PLC LANDCRUISERRef R/1996/088a

    LOSS OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The rotor blades in the brake vacuum pump may have a rough surface and be subject to wear. In the worst case the blades may break causing loss of brake vacuum assistance and resulting in increased stopping distances.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Toyota Dealers for replacement of the vacuum pump blades and rotor.

    Vehicles affected
    3,349
    Build start
    01 Dec 1989
    Build end
    30 Jun 1994
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL7Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL10Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL12Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 13 Nov 1996HYUNDAI LANTRARef R/1996/055

    FRACTURE OF REAR SUSPENSION BOLT

    Defect

    The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may develop material flaws if exposed to severe corrosive operating conditions. In extreme circumstances this defect could induce the bolt to fracture and consequently lead to the partial detachment of the

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original trailing arm bolts with those of an improved material.

    Vehicles affected
    15,727
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 11 Nov 1996MOTO GUZZI 1100 SPORTRef RM/96/004

    CRACKING OF REAR SEAT SUBFRAME

    Defect

    Instances of cracking of the rear seat subframe have occurred.

    Remedy

    The affected machines are being recalled to have the sub- frame checked. Any cracked examples will be replaced and in all cases the securing bolts will be removed and the threads treated with Loctite before re-assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    213
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 08 Nov 1996VW CORRADORef R/1996/073

    POSSIBILITY OF COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

    Defect

    Operation of the vehicle for prolonged periods with the cooling system at very high temperatures can result in cooling system damage which in rare instances may cause rupturing of the heat exchanger In consequence high temperature coolant may enter the

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a bypass valve to the heat exchanger inlet and a non-return valve to the system. At the same time the heat exchanger box will be lined with absorbent foam.

    Vehicles affected
    1,159
    Build start
    01 Aug 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1989
  • 07 Nov 1996DENNIS EAGLE ELITERef R/1996/102

    POSSIBLE AXLE MISALIGNMENT

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the drive axle and/or the link steer axle U bolts nuts were not fully torqued during build. This may result in misalignment of the axles.

    Remedy

    Dennis Eagle have contacted the operators of all the vehicles concerned both by telephone and in writing advising them to check and retorque the subject bolts immediately notifying the manufacturer in writing when this action has been completed.

    Vehicles affected
    112
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 01 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1996/103

    FRACTURE OF BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking or breakage of the brake chamber support brackets have occurred on the second steering axle of the subject vehicles.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified brake chamber support brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    2,055
  • 29 Oct 1996PEUGEOT 405Ref R/1996/087

    FUEL FEED PIPE SEEPAGE

    Defect

    Due to possible defective sealing there is a risk of seepage from the fuel feed pipe where it connects to the injector rail on some 405 models.

    Remedy

    All vehicles potentially affected by this campaign are being recalled to Peugeot dealers for the fitment of a modified clip to the fuel feed pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    12,912
    Build start
    01 Sept 1993
    Build end
    01 May 1996
  • 25 Oct 1996VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/1996/099

    POSSIBILITY OF THROTTLE STICKING

    Defect

    The throttle plate screws may not have been sufficiently torqued. This could result in sticking of the throttle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a replacement throttle housing.

    Vehicles affected
    795
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 23 Oct 1996MAZDA 121Ref R/1996/080

    CONTAMINATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM FLUID

    Defect

    The clutch system hydraulic hoses on affected vehicles have been manufactured from a material containing mineral oil. As the clutch & brake systems share a common reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the h

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and replenished. New clutch hoses will also be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    1,754
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    30 Jul 1996
  • 22 Oct 1996MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD 140Ref R/1996/072

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    In a small number of cases leaks may occur in the vacuum line between the engine and the power brake unit. This would result in a need for increased brake pedal pressure when braking.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of the latest version vacuum line.

    Vehicles affected
    2,233
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 21 Oct 1996FORD GALAXYRef R/1996/095

    BRAKING SYSTEM MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Vehicles built during the period covered by the recall may have been fitted with a brake servo which incorporates an out of specification seal on the output shaft. This could result in excessive drag on the brake pushrod preventing the brake

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a supplementary return spring between the brake pedal and the brake servo housing.

    Vehicles affected
    4,004
    Build start
    29 Apr 1996
    Build end
    19 Jul 1996
  • 15 Oct 1996STOVES VANETTERef R/1997/006

    POSSIBLE EXPLOSION RISK

    Defect

    Gas leakage may occur between the gas tap and the gas rail with a consequent risk of explosion.

    Remedy

    Engineers from Stoves plc will check the torque of the relevant gas connection and rectify any looseness where required.

    Vehicles affected
    333
    Build start
    01 Mar 1995
    Build end
    31 Oct 1995
  • 04 Oct 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL10Ref R/1996/094

    CRACKING OF STEERING PITMAN ARM

    Defect

    There have been instances of some steering Pitman arms cracking.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original Pitman arms with quality assured versions.

    Vehicles affected
    38
  • 30 Sept 1996VOLVO BUS VONRef R/1996/093

    POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OF INJECTION PUMP CONTROL ROD

    Defect

    On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    138

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