Vehicles and components that may pose safety risks are included in the latest entries of the European Safety Gate system, according to an update from the Road Transport Department.
The department said that based on information from the Consumer Protection Service, during the 30th week of 2025, a series of dangerous non-food products were notified through Safety Gate, including cars, motorcycles and components.
The affected vehicles include multiple models from major manufacturers:
Citroen models including Berlingo, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus, C4 V3, C4 Picasso, C4X, C5 Aircross and Celysée equipped with DV5R engine.
Toyota Proace CITY, Proace CITY VERSO and Proace VERSO light commercial vehicles equipped with 1.5-litre diesel engines.
Fiat Doblo and Ulysse passenger vans and light commercial vehicles equipped with DV5R engine.
Peugeot models including 2008, 208, 3008 V2, 301, 308 series, 5008 V2, 508 V2, Rifter and Partner equipped with DV5R engine.
Opel/Vauxhall Astra L, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka and Zafira equipped with DV5R engine.
Other affected vehicles include Yamaha XTZ690 (Ténéré 700 Rally) 2025 model motorcycle, Polestar 3, Land Rover Defender, Mercedes-AMG ONE, Ford Mustang, Volkswagen Golf and Golf Variant, Kawasaki MEGURO S1 and W230 motorcycles, and Renault KOLEOS II.
The alerts also include motorcycle brake components sold online, particularly through AliExpress, including brake sets for Piaggio motorcycles.
More information for each product is available on the Safety Gate website at https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search using the corresponding warning number.
The Road Transport Department calls on manufacturers, representatives, distributors, importers and sellers who have supplied or may supply these specific products to the Cyprus market to inform the relevant authorities and proceed with required recall actions according to legislation.
Consumers who own the referenced vehicles or components are called upon to contact the manufacturer or representative, follow relevant instructions, and where necessary, stop using them and return them to the point of purchase.
In cases where economic operators refuse to cooperate, consumers can submit complaints to the Consumer Protection Service through www.consumer.gov.cy.
For additional information, the public can contact the Road Transport Department at 22600500 or via email at [email protected].
