The Road Transport Department warns of the risk of injuries or fire from certain vehicles, according to information received from the Consumer Protection Service, during the 25th and 26th weeks of 2026, regarding dangerous non-edible products that were notified on the website of the EU early warning system (Safety Gate).
Specifically, the TOM warns of a fire risk from the Eura Mobil Xtura caravan truck (22.01.2024 – 02.06.2026), for the Ligier Myli / JS50 quadricycle (10.2023 – 06.2026) and for the Nissan Qashqai passenger car (04.05.2021 – 17.10.2024).
In addition, it warns of the risk of injuries from passenger cars Skoda Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo, Kodiaq, Roomster (23.05.2016 – 07.12.2017), from Honda Odyssey (01.04.2017 – 30.04.2022), Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC (18.01.2019 – 25.08.2021), Renault Austral (23.03.2023 – 23.01.2025), BMW Série 1 (E82, E88) (08.05.2007 – 02.10.2013), Dacia DUSTER III, BIGSTER (09.01.2026 – 25.02.2026) and BMW Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) – Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93) (01.2011 – 06.2015), as well as for the Ford Ranger trucks (4.03.2025-12.02.2026) and Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437 (31.10.2025 – 18.12.2025).
It also warns of a risk of injury regarding the Yokohama 126S 385/55R22.5 158L tire (01.01.2023 – 01.10.2025), and the Aguti ISOFIX mounting system (29.08.2017 – 27.04.2026).
Further details on hazardous products can be retrieved through Safety Gate, at https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search, using the warning number of each product.
The Department calls on manufacturers, representatives, manufacturer's distributors, importers and sellers (including those acting online or remotely), who may have placed or are placing such products on the market of the Republic of Cyprus, to inform the Department of Road Transport accordingly.
It is noted that, in the event that the products in question are made available in the Republic of Cyprus, the above economic operators must take all necessary measures to ensure that these products are recalled as provided for in the relevant legislation.
The Department also calls on consumers, in case they own the above cars, to contact the manufacturer or the manufacturer's representative or distributor for instructions. Any ownership of the above vehicles is also examined based on the registration certificate of their vehicle ownership (stalk) and the information included therein (e.g. manufacturing range, type/model number).
Regarding accessories, where appropriate, the TOM calls on consumers to stop using them and immediately return them to the point from which they were purchased (if possible), informing the seller accordingly.
In the event that a manufacturer, representative, manufacturer's distributor, importer or seller refuses to comply with the above consumer rights, the consumer is invited to submit his complaint in writing to the Consumer Protection Service via the website www.consumer.gov.cy.
For further information, consumers can contact the Department of Road Transport or at the email address recalls@rtd.mcw.gov.cy.
Source: KYPE
