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Ford Transit recalled over a safety defect

Vehicle defect

On affected vehicles there may be damage to a section of the vehicle’s chassis.

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

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 19/10/2023 – 03/04/2024
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 24B64

What to do now

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Ford Transit.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

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/2024/413). Quoted as issued.

Summary

On affected vehicles there may be damage to a section of the vehicle’s chassis.

Defect

On affected vehicles there may be damage to a section of the vehicle’s chassis.

Remedy

Check the vehicle chassis and if found with a defect in the areas shown the manufacturer will buy back the vehicle.

Models

Transit

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Ford Transit being recalled?

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Ford Transit. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

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?

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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