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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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  • 23 May 1996SAAB 900Ref R/1996/061

    SPECIFICATION OF SEAT BELT TONGUE

    Defect

    The tongue at the end of the seat belt has not been hardened to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the seat belt assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    351
    Build start
    01 Sept 1995
    Build end
    31 Oct 1995
  • 17 May 1996KLIPPAN MOTHERCARE CARRY SEATRef RCOMP/96/001

    FRACTURE OF CARRYING HANDLE

    Defect

    The seat carrying handle may fracture.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer is contacting owners via an advert in most popular newspapers as well as issuing a press release to relevant magazines. This will advise owners to contact the manufacturer on a dedicated hot line when on advising of the seat manufacturer

    Vehicles affected
    31,170
  • 17 May 1996KLIPPAN CARRYTOT CARRYSEATRef RCOMP/96/001

    FRACTURE OF CARRYING HANDLE

    Defect

    The seat carrying handle may fracture.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer is contacting owners via an advert in most popular newspapers as well as issuing a press release to relevant magazines. This will advise owners to contact the manufacturer on a dedicated hot line when on advising of the seat manufacturer

    Vehicles affected
    31,170
  • 16 May 1996JEEP GRAND CHEROKEERef R/1996/060

    POWER DISTRIBUTION FUSE LINK

    Defect

    The fasteners securing the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre may not be correctly clamped. This could result in arcing at the connection with a possibility of an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the power distribution centre fuse with a fuse link.

    Vehicles affected
    349
    Build start
    25 Aug 1995
    Build end
    26 Aug 1995
  • 16 May 1996JEEP CHEROKEERef R/1996/060

    POWER DISTRIBUTION FUSE LINK

    Defect

    The fasteners securing the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre may not be correctly clamped. This could result in arcing at the connection with a possibility of an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the power distribution centre fuse with a fuse link.

    Vehicles affected
    349
    Build start
    25 Aug 1995
    Build end
    26 Aug 1995
  • 10 May 1996ROVER 600 SERIESRef R/1996/043

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING GEARBOX

    Defect

    The steering gearbox securing bolts may not have been tightened in the correct sequence. This could result in relaxation of the retaining torque at the pinion end with a reduction in steering precision and the possibility of stiffness

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and remove the steering box pinion end bolts one by one to check the condition of the threads Any bolt showing signs of thread damage will be replaced and in all cases the bolts will be retightened in the correct sequence

    Vehicles affected
    21,634
    Build start
    01 Dec 1994
    Build end
    21 Dec 1995
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI ZX600E3Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI ZR550B6Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI ZR750C4Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI ZR750C5Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI ZX600E2Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 07 May 1996KAWASAKI VN800A1Ref RM/96/003

    FAILURE OF DRIVE CHAIN

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect heat treatment the drive chain may crack and ultimately fail. This campaign includes some machines already actioned under recall RM95/2 which may have been fitted with incorrect chains at that time.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines and replace the drive chain with a quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    644
  • 26 Apr 1996FORD SCORPIORef R/1996/051

    INSECURITY OF REAR AXLE

    Defect

    On vehicles where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1,063
    Build start
    05 Feb 1996
    Build end
    14 Mar 1996
  • 25 Apr 1996SEAT TOLEDORef R/1996/010

    SEIZURE OF COOLING FAN MOTOR

    Defect

    The bearing on the engine cooling fan may seize resulting in an electrical overload with potential fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a cooling fan which incorporates a modified bearing.

    Vehicles affected
    1,509
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 25 Apr 1996SEAT TOLEDORef R/1996/011

    INSECURITY OF FAN BLADE

    Defect

    The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 23 Apr 1996FERRARI 512Ref R/1996/041

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    Defect

    The bolts securing the components of the multi piece wheel rim may loosen slightly. This can result in loss of tyre pressure.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the wheel rims with quality assured examples secured by bolts treated with locking compound.

    Vehicles affected
    27
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 22 Apr 1996PROTON PERSONARef R/1996/046

    LEAKAGE FROM FUEL TANK

    Defect

    As a consequence of broken or missing spot welds leakage from the fuel tank may occur at the fuel pump mounting flange.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the fuel tanks. Where any spot welds are broken or missing the fuel tank will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    285
  • 12 Apr 1996MARANGONI 165 R13 M500Ref RTW/96/002

    TYRE CRACKING AT JOIN OF TREAD AND SIDEWALL

    Defect

    A specific batch of Marangoni 165 R13 M500 tyres may experience pressure loss due to cracking at the join of the tread and sidewall.

    Remedy

    The importer has written to all end users of the subject tyres advising them to take their vehicle back to the supplier to have the tyre inspected. Any tyres found to belong to the suspect batch will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    500
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
  • 09 Apr 1996SEDDON ATKINSON STRATORef R/1996/005

    FOUL CONDITION BETWEEN STARTER SOLENOID AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP

    Defect

    It is possible that a terminal on the starter solenoid may foul on the fuel injection pump causing a short circuit and a potential risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and reposition/rotate the starter solenoid on the engine mounting bracket to effect a non foul condition.

    Vehicles affected
    491
    Build start
    01 Nov 1993
    Build end
    31 Jan 1995
  • 29 Mar 1996LAND ROVER RANGE ROVERRef R/1996/032

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPOSITE LINKS

    Defect

    The rear suspension composite links are below specification and may develop small stress cracks at the aluminium eye end. Failure of the link(s) would affect the security of the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the suspension links with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    2,805
    Build start
    01 Jun 1994
    Build end
    31 Mar 1995
  • 15 Mar 1996FORD MONDEORef R/1996/040

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

    Defect

    It is possible that some Mondeo vehicles may have been fitted with a right hand front brake caliper where the casting is not to specification. In time this may result in fluid leakage with the loss of one brake circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for a check on the manufacturing date of the subject caliper. Caliper units falling within the affected range will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,812
    Build start
    10 Oct 1995
    Build end
    12 Oct 1995
  • 12 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/1996/033

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF PROPELLOR SHAFT

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with the ZF S5 42 gearbox the output flange nut may loosen. This could result in detachment of the propellor shaft.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a lock washer to prevent loosening of the output flange nut.

    Vehicles affected
    18,887
    Build start
    01 Feb 1991
    Build end
    30 Nov 1994
  • 12 Mar 1996ALFA ROMEO SPIDERRef R/1996/020

    REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE SUSPENSION

    Defect

    When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for rerouting of the rear brake hoses. Any hose found to be damaged will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    Build end
    30 Nov 1995
  • 12 Mar 1996FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD BARCHETTARef R/1996/021

    SECURITY OF SEAT BELT

    Defect

    A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    Build end
    30 Nov 1995
  • 12 Mar 1996ALFA ROMEO GTVRef R/1996/026

    SECURITY OF SEAT BELT

    Defect

    A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    Build end
    30 Nov 1995

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