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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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  • 12 Mar 1996ALFA ROMEO GTVRef 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 1996ALFA ROMEO SPIDERRef 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
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 01 Mar 1996YAMAHA FZR600RRef RM/96/001

    THE REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER ROD MAY BREAK

    Defect

    Under certain operating conditions there is a possibility that the rear suspension unit damper rod may break.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected machines for replacement of the original suspension units with re-designed versions.

    Vehicles affected
    1,799
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 29 Feb 1996SAAB 900Ref R/1996/019

    MISALIGNMENT OF STEERING COLUMN

    Defect

    The steering column may have been misaligned during assembly. This could cause fatigue in the column and result in loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the steering column. Where misalignment is found the steering column assembly will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,678
    Build start
    01 May 1994
    Build end
    30 Jul 1995
  • 29 Feb 1996MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD T2Ref R/1996/035

    FRACTURE OF METAL BRAKE PIPE

    Defect

    As a result of vibration the metal pipe from the brake master cylinder to the residual pressure valve may fracture resulting in the loss of the rear braking circuit. Because of the unique body design specific to one customer in the UK market no other

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of two new metal brake pipes which have an improved securing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    221
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 23 Feb 1996MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD T1Ref R/1996/031

    RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF HANDBRAKE PAWL

    Defect

    As a result of insufficient lubrication at the initial assembly the handbrake pawl operating rod may not have sufficient movement. This could inhibit its correct engagement in the teeth of the of the handbrake ratchet.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the handbrake unit and lubrication of the pawl mechanism. Any damaged parts will be replaced at the inspection.

    Vehicles affected
    1,647
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 23 Feb 1996BMW 3 SERIESRef R/1996/037

    SECURITY OF STUB AXLE MOUNTINGS

    Defect

    The three bolts which secure the stub axle to the spring strut may not have been fully torqued on initial assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque setting on the bolts involved retorqueing as required. Any bolts found to have been loose (as distinct from being insufficiently torqued) will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,600
    Build start
    08 Jan 1996
    Build end
    30 Jan 1996
  • 19 Feb 1996PORSCHE 911Ref R/1996/024

    INSECURITY OF TAIL PIPE COVER SLEEVE

    Defect

    The cover sleeve on the exhaust tail pipe may have been attached by two instead of four spot welds. There is therefore a possibility that the cover sleeve could detach from the tail pipe whilst driving.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles will be recalled to Porsche dealers for inspection. Any tail pipes where the cover sleeves are attached by two welds will be replaced with four weld version pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 16 Feb 1996OPTARE METRORIDERRef R/1996/028

    DAMAGE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES

    Defect

    The protective wire shroud on the front brake hoses may contact and in extreme cases puncture the rubber outer casing of the hose. This would allow fluid to escape and adversely affect the braking system.

    Remedy

    Operators of all affected vehicles have been contacted and advised to examine the subject hoses. Where a hose does not comply to the latest specification as indicated in the bulletin latest specification hoses will be supplied by OPTARE. The ope

    Vehicles affected
    240
    Build start
    28 Oct 1993
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 12 Feb 1996VAUXHALL FRONTERARef R/1996/012

    FUEL TANK PROTECTION

    Defect

    In the event of an exhaust tail pipe fracture an unacceptably high level of heat radiation may occur in the area surrounding the fuel tank.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the installation of a protective shield over the fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    40,042
    Build start
    01 Apr 1996
  • 12 Feb 1996VW CORRADORef R/1996/008

    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
    2,054
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 12 Feb 1996VW GOLFRef R/1996/008

    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
    2,054
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 12 Feb 1996VW PASSATRef R/1996/008

    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
    2,054
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 01 Feb 1996SEDDON ATKINSON PACERRef R/1996/002

    BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BOLT MAY FOUL FRONT BRAKE HOSE ELBOW CONNECTOR

    Defect

    Under certain operating conditions the front axle brake chamber clamp bolt could foul the brake pipe elbow fitting where it passes through the chassis frame.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and rotate the brake chamber clamp bolts through 90 degrees so that they are retained in the vertical position.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    Build start
    01 Jul 1994
    Build end
    30 Apr 1995
  • 27 Jan 1996DAEWOO NEXIARef R/1995/079

    ENGINE BAY WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE

    Defect

    The engine bay wiring harness may be incorrectly routed allowing it to come into contact with components within the engine bay. This could result in damage to the harness.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to re-route and install extra protection to the wiring harness. At the same time edge protection will be applied to certain brackets within the engine compartment to eliminate the risk of future chafing. Any damage already

    Vehicles affected
    1,969
    Build end
    31 May 1995
  • 25 Jan 1996VW JETTARef R/1995/089

    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 on the heat exchanger. In consequence high temperature coolant

    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
    86,500
    Build start
    01 Aug 1989
    Build end
    31 Aug 1991
  • 25 Jan 1996VW GOLFRef R/1995/089

    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 on the heat exchanger. In consequence high temperature coolant

    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
    86,500
    Build start
    01 Aug 1989
    Build end
    31 Aug 1991
  • 25 Jan 1996LTI FAIRWAYRef R/1996/001

    STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE

    Defect

    As a result of a machining discrepancy the steering box output shaft may fail resulting in loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering boxes with quality assured versions.

    Vehicles affected
    813
    Build start
    01 Oct 1994
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 25 Jan 1996DAF TRUCKS 60 SERIESRef R/1996/018

    SUSPECT QUALITY CAB PIVOT/STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKETS

    Defect

    A number of vehicles have been built where due to material inclusions the cab pivot/steering box mounting brackets are below the manufacturers specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the subject bracket with one which is quality assured.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    Build start
    01 Apr 1995
    Build end
    31 May 1995
  • 23 Jan 1996DAIHATSU HIJETRef R/1995/088

    INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL

    Defect

    The nut securing the brake pedal may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If this is not corrected it could allow detachment of the pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles remove the relevant nut apply locking compound to the threads and replace and tighten the nut to the manufacturers specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    1,605
    Build start
    01 Sept 1994
    Build end
    30 Nov 1995
  • 23 Jan 1996EDMUND EVANS FAIRGROUND RIDERef RPT/96/001

    UNSATISFACTORY COUPLING OF BRAKE ACTUATING RODS

    Defect

    The method of coupling the two sections of the brake actuating rod is unsatisfactory.

    Remedy

    The operators of all the affected trailers will be contacted and provided with a modified brake rod coupling pin.

    Vehicles affected
    50
  • 23 Jan 1996FORD FIESTARef R/1996/022

    FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

    Vehicles affected
    56,864
    Build start
    19 Jun 1995

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