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Ford Transit Courier recalled over an electrical or software fault

Electrical or software fault

A small number of Transit Courier vehicles which have been built where the rear-view camera turns black on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. In addition some other Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features may not function as expected.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Transit Courier

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 23/12/2023 – 28/01/2024
    • 07/01/2024 – 07/01/2024
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 24C02

What to do now

The defect is electrical or in the vehicle’s software.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/134). Quoted as issued.

Summary

A small number of Transit Courier vehicles which have been built where the rear-view camera turns black on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. In addition some other Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features may not function as expected.

Defect

A small number of Transit Courier vehicles which have been built where the rear-view camera turns black on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. In addition some other Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features may not function as expected.

Remedy

Updated software to be installed

Models

Transit Courier

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Ford Transit Courier being recalled?

The defect is electrical or in the vehicle’s software. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

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?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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