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🧸 Product DE FR HR HU IE SI June 5, 2026

Ford — Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier

Passenger van.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ford — Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The handbrake may slip, causing a complete loss of holding power. This could allow the vehicle to roll away unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Romania

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 52 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
13 days in total
June 6, 2026 June 19, 2026

What is this? This is a notice about some Ford vans. The handbrake may not hold the vehicle still.

What's happening? The handbrake might slip. The van could roll away by itself. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects Ford Tourneo Courier and Transit Courier vans in Germany and France.

What should I do? Take your van to a Ford dealer right away. Ask your mechanic to check the handbrake.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The handbrake may slip, causing a complete loss of holding power. This could allow the vehicle to roll away unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Romania

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099109

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The handbrake may slip, causing a complete loss of holding power. This could allow the vehicle to roll away unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Romania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, and Slovenia.
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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