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🧸 Product DE FR HR HU IE NO SE SI SK March 13, 2026

Ford — Transit

Light commercial vehicle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ford — Transit
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Insufficient distance between the wiring harness and the transmission housing may result in damage to cables. The power-assisted steering may fail. There is a risk of fire due to short circuits and a risk of accidents.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ 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 136 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
71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 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 recall of some Ford Transit vans. Wires near the gearbox may get damaged. This could cause the power steering to stop working.

What's happening? Ford found a problem with the wiring in some vans. If wires get damaged, it could lead to a fire or an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Ford Transit van in Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, or Slovakia, check if yours is part of the recall.

What should I do? Contact a Ford dealer right away. Do not drive the van until it has been fixed. Ask your mechanic or Ford for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Insufficient distance between the wiring harness and the transmission housing may result in damage to cables. The power-assisted steering may fail. There is a risk of fire due to short circuits and a risk of accidents. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098127

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Transit. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Insufficient distance between the wiring harness and the transmission housing may result in damage to cables. The power-assisted steering may fail. There is a risk of fire due to short circuits a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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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