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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceR/1996/057
Launched24 June 1996
MakeFoden (listed as FODEN)
Manufacturer referencenot stated
Vehicles listed951

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
4000 Series31730 June 1995not stated
3000 Series31730 June 1995not stated
2000 Series31730 June 1995not stated

Concern

Possible disintegration of air dryer

Defect, as DVSA words it

Desiccant granules in the Haldex air dryer can become pulverised and cause an internal blockage in the unit. The consequent pressure increase in the dryer may cause the unit to explode.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

Recall the affected vehicles and depending on chassis type either:- A) On 4500 Series fit a ping tank between the compressor and the air dryer and change the desiccant cartridge. In addition a tamper proof safety valve will be fitted to the dryer

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference, because DVSA lists none for this recall. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 5 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read 2 times since. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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