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Safety defects and recalls in the vehicle aftermarket: code of practice

A guide about what should happen when a defect is reported or a recall is issued for aftermarket parts.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
18 July 2013
Last updated
14 May 2021 — See all updates

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Safety defects and recalls in the vehicle aftermarket: code of practice

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This code of practice covers what should happen when manufacturers become aware of potential safety defects in aftermarket parts available for supply in the UK. The vehicles covered include:

  • 2 and 3 wheeled motorcycles
  • agricultural equipment
  • commercial trailers
  • commercial vehicles
  • motor homes/caravans, trailer caravans (leisure accommodation vehicles)
  • passenger cars
  • passenger carrying vehicles
  • private trailers
  • quadricycles

Updates to this page

Published 18 July 2013
Last updated 14 May 2021 + show all updates

  1. Removed reference to DVSA no publishing non-code actions.

  2. The term 'manufacturer, producer or supplier' has been changed to 'producer or distributor' in line with the GPSR 2005.

  3. First published.

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