Cyprus’ Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued a warning over multiple vehicle recalls after receiving notification from the Consumer Protection Service about dangerous non-food products listed on the European Union’s Safety Gate rapid alert system during weeks 25 and 26 of 2026.
The recalls involve several vehicles and components that may pose fire or injury risks.
Fire risk affects several vehicles
The RTD warned of a potential fire risk involving the following models:
- Eura Mobil Xtura motorhome (manufactured between 22 January 2024 and 2 June 2026)
- Ligier Myli / JS50 quadricycle (October 2023 – June 2026)
- Nissan Qashqai (4 May 2021 – 17 October 2024)
Injury risks identified
The department also warned of injury risks involving:
- Skoda Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo, Kodiaq and Roomster (23 May 2016 – 7 December 2017)
- Honda Odyssey (1 April 2017 – 30 April 2022)
- Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles (18 January 2019 – 25 August 2021)
- Renault Austral (23 March 2023 – 23 January 2025)
- BMW 1 Series (E82, E88) (8 May 2007 – 2 October 2013)
- Dacia Duster III and Bigster (9 January 2026 – 25 February 2026)
- BMW 1 Series (E81, E82, E87, E88) and 3 Series (E90, E91, E92, E93) (January 2011 – June 2015)
- Ford Ranger (4 March 2025 – 12 February 2026)
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 (31 October 2025 – 18 December 2025)
The department also highlighted injury risks involving the Yokohama 126S 385/55R22.5 158L tyre (1 January 2023 – 1 October 2025) and the Aguti ISOFIX mounting system (29 August 2017 – 27 April 2026).
Consumers urged to check affected models
The RTD urged manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers that may have supplied the affected products in Cyprus to notify the department and take all necessary steps to recall them in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Motorists who own any of the affected vehicles are advised to contact the manufacturer, authorised representative or dealer for further instructions. Owners should verify whether their vehicle is included by checking the registration certificate and matching details such as the production period and model information.
Consumers who own the affected accessories are advised to stop using them where appropriate and return them to the place of purchase, if possible, while informing the retailer.
More information available
Further details on the affected products are available through the EU’s Safety Gate alert system.
Consumers who encounter difficulties exercising their rights may submit a written complaint to the Consumer Protection Service through its official website.
For further information, consumers can also contact the Road Transport Department or email [email protected].
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