Vehicle Recalls
Accident Investigation
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) conducts Roadworthiness inspections on vehicles involved in accidents where it is suspected that there may have been a contributory mechanical defect. This enables us to further investigate reports of alleged safety defects in vehicles and components. In the case of serious recurring safety faults, manufacturers conduct a recall under the code of practice for vehicle safety defects that is administered and supervised by VOSA.
Vehicle Safety Recalls
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) supervises the recall of vehicles with safety defects throughout the United Kingdom. A safety defect is a feature of design or construction liable to cause significant risk of personal injury or death.
The aim of VOSA, the manufacturers and the trade associations, is to ensure the rate of response to a recall is as high as possible. In an effort to improve safety, the recall information is made as widely available as possible. The current recall level is estimated at around 85%, with VOSA and the trade associations aspiring to reach 90% by the year 2005.
Vehicle Recalls Database
This database records all UK recalls from manufacturers. If a manufacturer has reason to recall a vehicle it will contact VOSA who then assign it a unique recall number, which is also transmitted to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) should the manufacturer need the vehicle keeper information.
No information given in the database can be used for advertising purposes.
Vehicle Recalls Database
This database records all UK recalls by vehicle manufacturers.[This is an external service - you may be required to login again].
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