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Daihatsu Cuore, Sirion Recall R/2001/078: Headlights May Fail Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2001/078. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
10 Oct 2001
Launched
2,264
vehicles in the UK
R/2001/078
DVSA reference

Daihatsu recalled Cuore, Sirion vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999. The headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn. Remedy: Recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection.

Are You Affected?

Cuore, Sirion built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Daihatsu estimates 2,264 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Daihatsu, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Daihatsu.
  2. Book with any franchised Daihatsu dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2001/078. See how to get a Daihatsu recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 10 Daihatsu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Daihatsu recall launched before it was R/2000/026 on 19 Jun 2000, for fuel tank may leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/073 on 24 Nov 2003, for corrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak. You can also see every Daihatsu recall and all recalls launched in 2001.

Source: DVSA recall R/2001/078, launched 10 October 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.