🧸 Product GB DK ES FI FR GR THE NETHERLANDS PL SE January 17, 2020

Ford — Fiesta

Passenger car under Ford recall code: 19S47.

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Injuries
Category: Motor vehicles
Hazard: The steering column may rattle due to an incorrect tolerance.
Origin: Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2429 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

117 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A problem with some Ford Fiesta cars. The steering column may rattle because it was made wrong.

What's happening? Ford has found this issue. They are fixing it to keep drivers safe.

Does this affect me? If you own a Fiesta made in Germany, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Ford dealer to check and fix the steering column. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

Ford

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column may rattle due to an incorrect tolerance. · Origin: Germany

First published

January 17, 2020

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000302

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

GB, DK, ES, FI, FR, GR, THE NETHERLANDS, PL, SE

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

January 17, 2020

Days active

117

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Ford — Fiesta. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column may rattle due to an incorrect tolerance. · Origin: Germany

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on January 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, and Sweden.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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