DAF 45 Series recalls
DVSA has published 9 safety recalls that name the DAF 45 Series since 1996, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 27,497 UK vehicles of this model.
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All DAF 45 Series recalls, newest first
45 SERIES · incorrect track rod assemblies fitted
9 Jul 2005 · R/2005/104
In some instances subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect track rod.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a track rod assembly of the correct type.
5,590 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2003 to 31 Dec 2004
45 SERIES · incorrect specification of drawbar crossmember
3 Sep 2004 · R/2004/123
It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been produced whereby the rear cross member which carries the drawbar coupling assembly has been incorrectly specified.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the crossmember with one manufactured to the correct specification.
73 vehicles
45 SERIES, 55 SERIES · seat belt inertia reel may not lock.
16 Jan 2004 · R/2004/013
The lap belts fitted to the passenger seats may have incorrectly manufactured inertia reels. As a consequence a seat belt may not lock in a collision.
Fix: Check the batch number of each seat belt and fit a quality assured replacement where necessary.
330 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 17 Oct 2003
45 SERIES, 55 SERIES · possible fracture of propellor shaft
14 May 2002 · R/2002/057
The propellor shaft fitted to a specific number of vehicles may fracture at certain high rotation frequencies.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a quality assured replacement propellor shaft.
61 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2001 to 28 Feb 2002
45 SERIES · possible displacement of brake pads
23 Nov 2000 · R/2000/139
The front brake disc pad retaining spring may break and allow the disc pads to become displaced. The broken parts of the spring may also damage the tyre valve.
Fix: Replace the brake pad retaining springs with quality assured parts.
22 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2000 to 30 Nov 2000
45 SERIES, 55 SERIES · concern that the steering might lock
16 Jul 1999 · R/1999/057
The steering lock barrel retaining pin may become displaced and cause the steering lock to engage. Should the lock barrel come out of its housing directional control would be affected.
Fix: The steering column lock will be secured with the addition of a retaining clip.
2,409 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1998 to 31 Oct 1998
45 SERIES · rear nearside road wheel studs may fail
5 May 1999 · R/1999/031
The rear nearside road wheel retaining nuts may have been over torqued which could result in failure of the wheel studs.
Fix: Replace the rear nearside road wheel studs and nuts and tighten to the correct torque.
104 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1998 to 31 Dec 1998
45 SERIES · inoperative low fluid warning
30 Jan 1997 · R/1997/007
The low brake fluid warning light wire between the cab connector and the engine plug at the back of the instrument panel may have been omitted.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a link harness wire to the engine plug and connector.
21 vehicles · built 1 May 1996 to 31 Oct 1996
45 SERIES · possible detachment of propellor shaft
12 Mar 1996 · R/1996/033
On vehicles fitted with the ZF S5 42 gearbox the output flange nut may loosen. This could result in detachment of the propellor shaft.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a lock washer to prevent loosening of the output flange nut.
18,887 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1991 to 30 Nov 1994
Other DAF models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.