Vehicle recallDVSA
Ford Transit and Transit Custom recalled over a tyre or wheel defect
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Transit
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 17/09/2024 – 17/09/2024
- 09/05/2025 – 09/05/2025
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 25S86
Transit Custom
- Build dates
- 10/10/2024 – 10/10/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- 25S86
What to do now
Tyres or wheels on affected Ford Transit and Transit Custom may be defective.
- Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
- Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
- Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.
Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/352). Quoted as issued.
Summary
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Defect
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Remedy
Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.
Models
Transit, Transit Custom
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Ford Transit and Transit Custom being recalled?
Tyres or wheels on affected Ford Transit and Transit Custom may be defective. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.