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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.

Showing 1651–1675 of 15,570 recalls.

  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    20,334
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    20 May 2010
    Build end
    23 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    60,822
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    10 Dec 2009
    Build end
    27 Oct 2016
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES GTRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,764
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    27 Jul 2009
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,275
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    21 Sept 2011
    Build end
    27 Oct 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD Elddis Affinity 550Ref R/2024/411

    TB2024-0010 Caravan Chassis Torque – Rework Campaign

    Defect

    The manufacturer has identified an irregularity with the calibration of the torque gun used to tighten the caravan chassis fixings during construction. This affects caravans built between 12th August 2024 and 3rd October 2024.

    Remedy

    Recheck and where necessary tighten chassis fixings with a correctly calibrated torque tool. The Manufacturer will contact all registered owners and undertake the rework on their vehicles at their home address or place of storage.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    TB2024-0010
    Build start
    19 Aug 2024
    Build end
    19 Aug 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD Elddis Buccaneer CruiserRef R/2024/411

    TB2024-0010 Caravan Chassis Torque – Rework Campaign

    Defect

    The manufacturer has identified an irregularity with the calibration of the torque gun used to tighten the caravan chassis fixings during construction. This affects caravans built between 12th August 2024 and 3rd October 2024.

    Remedy

    Recheck and where necessary tighten chassis fixings with a correctly calibrated torque tool. The Manufacturer will contact all registered owners and undertake the rework on their vehicles at their home address or place of storage.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    TB2024-0010
    Build start
    28 Aug 2024
    Build end
    28 Aug 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW M5Ref R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    29 Jul 2024
    Build end
    26 Aug 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    252
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    08 Nov 2007
    Build end
    26 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024TOYOTA (GB) PLC PROACERef R/2024/371

    Incorrect Rear Coil Springs Installed on Certain Toyota Proace and Proace Verso

    Defect

    On affected vehicles incorrect specification rear coil springs may have been installed.

    Remedy

    Carry out check and replace coil springs if required.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    ZFB46 (CI24-042)
    Build start
    02 Apr 2024
    Build end
    29 Jun 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    497
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 18 Oct 2024MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2024/392

    SRPC2415 - Sealing Ring of Exhaust Manifold

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.

    Remedy

    Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRPC2415 / 4990103
    Build start
    17 May 2023
    Build end
    17 May 2023
  • 16 Oct 2024AUDI E-TRON GTRef R/2024/404

    Replace battery module

    Defect

    Some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances with risk of fire and damage to persons or property.

    Remedy

    Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice. Affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. The corresponding battery module must be replaced on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    81
    OEM ref
    931A
    Build start
    05 Mar 2021
    Build end
    07 Jun 2023
  • 16 Oct 2024PORSCHE TAYCANRef R/2024/407

    ARB5 Recall Campaign - Replacing cell block module on high-voltage battery.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. A short circuit within the battery modules leading to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected battery module on the high-volt battery.

    Vehicles affected
    280
    OEM ref
    ARB5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    15 Jun 2023
  • 15 Oct 2024HARLEY DAVIDSON FXLRSTRef R/2024/410

    Softail Brake Line Routing

    Defect

    The front brake lines may contact the fuel tank due to unintended bending of the brake lines during assembly. Contact between the brake lines and the fuel tank could over time lead to a breach in a brake line and a loss of brake fluid.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected machines and if required replace bent brake lines. In some cases a repair or replacement of the fuel tank may also be necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0187
    Build start
    17 Nov 2021
    Build end
    06 Aug 2024
  • 15 Oct 2024HARLEY DAVIDSON FXRSTRef R/2024/410

    Softail Brake Line Routing

    Defect

    The front brake lines may contact the fuel tank due to unintended bending of the brake lines during assembly. Contact between the brake lines and the fuel tank could over time lead to a breach in a brake line and a loss of brake fluid.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected machines and if required replace bent brake lines. In some cases a repair or replacement of the fuel tank may also be necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0187
    Build start
    29 Jun 2022
    Build end
    25 Oct 2022
  • 14 Oct 2024BENETO ITALIA LTD Model S LWBRef R/2024/377

    IVA required

    Defect

    Affected trailers were produced and sold within the UK without any form of type approval. These trailers should have a minimum of an Individual Vehicle Approval certification.

    Remedy

    Owners should contact the supplier using email address iva_dvsa@yahoo.com The supplier will then contact keepers and ask them to take the trailer to his premises and will arrange an IVA Appointment.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    Beneto Italia
    Build start
    01 Jan 2022
    Build end
    01 Apr 2023
  • 14 Oct 2024BENETO ITALIA LTD Model PRef R/2024/377

    IVA required

    Defect

    Affected trailers were produced and sold within the UK without any form of type approval. These trailers should have a minimum of an Individual Vehicle Approval certification.

    Remedy

    Owners should contact the supplier using email address iva_dvsa@yahoo.com The supplier will then contact keepers and ask them to take the trailer to his premises and will arrange an IVA Appointment.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    Beneto Italia
    Build start
    01 Jan 2022
    Build end
    01 Apr 2023
  • 14 Oct 2024HYUNDAI i800Ref R/2024/340

    The rear inlet and outlet heater coolant hoses may melt due to the diesel particulate filter overheating during regeneration

    Defect

    The rear inlet and outlet heater coolant hoses may melt due to the diesel particulate filter overheating during regeneration

    Remedy

    Install modified hoses.

    Vehicles affected
    5,735
    OEM ref
    41D047
    Build start
    08 May 2015
    Build end
    27 Nov 2020
  • 14 Oct 2024BENETO ITALIA LTD Model SRef R/2024/377

    IVA required

    Defect

    Affected trailers were produced and sold within the UK without any form of type approval. These trailers should have a minimum of an Individual Vehicle Approval certification.

    Remedy

    Owners should contact the supplier using email address iva_dvsa@yahoo.com The supplier will then contact keepers and ask them to take the trailer to his premises and will arrange an IVA Appointment.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    Beneto Italia
    Build start
    01 Jan 2022
    Build end
    01 Apr 2023
  • 11 Oct 2024CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2024/396

    Citroen Berlingo (K9) Front Brake Discs.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front brake discs may not be to the required specification and may become noisy and in exceptional cases the brake disc may fail

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    ND6-241604EE
    Build start
    07 Jan 2024
    Build end
    02 Feb 2024
  • 11 Oct 2024PEUGEOT RIFTERRef R/2024/397

    Peugeot Rifter (K9) Front Brake Discs.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front brake discs may not be to the required specification and may become noisy and in exceptional cases the brake disc may fail

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    28
    OEM ref
    MSP-241604EE
    Build start
    07 Jan 2024
    Build end
    02 Feb 2024
  • 11 Oct 2024FORD TRANSIT COURIERRef R/2024/380

    24C22 - Transit Courier 17 tires with incorrect towing on the VIN label

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there is mismatch of details between the Vehicle Identification (VIN) Label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and vehicle registration documents with regards to towing.

    Remedy

    Replace the VIN label exchange the CoC papers and help with updating registration documentation if required.

    Vehicles affected
    190
    OEM ref
    24C22
    Build start
    23 May 2024
    Build end
    03 Jul 2024
  • 11 Oct 2024FORD TRANSITRef R/2024/413

    24B64 - Transit Skeletal Chassis Inspection

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may be damage to a section of the vehicle’s chassis.

    Remedy

    Check the vehicle chassis and if found with a defect in the areas shown the manufacturer will buy back the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    24B64
    Build start
    19 Oct 2023
    Build end
    03 Apr 2024
  • 08 Oct 2024BRP CAN-AM Spyder RTRef R/2024/386

    Engine Output – Potential Loss of Drive Power

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the output shaft installed may be exposed to stress concentration that could cause fatigue failure. Over time the output shaft may break resulting in a loss of drive power while driving. This can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Replace output shaft.

    Vehicles affected
    28
    OEM ref
    Bulletin 2019-12
    Build start
    29 Oct 2016
    Build end
    05 Jun 2017
  • 08 Oct 2024POLARIS RANGER XP KINETICRef R/2024/382

    Loose Motor Controller Unit (MCU) Cables

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the high voltage cables on the Motor Controller Unit (MCU) can become loose.

    Remedy

    Inspection of motor controller unit and its components for signs of electrical arc cable misalignment cross-threaded fasteners and general damage/wear.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    R-24-05
    Build start
    12 Oct 2023
    Build end
    27 Nov 2023

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