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🧸 Product DE DK FR HU NO PL SE SI July 5, 2024

Ford — Transit

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ford — Transit
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Vehicles have been manufactured with a trailer coupling assembly that cannot withstand the declared towable mass. This can lead the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, which creates serious risk of accidents and injuries to other road users.
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 798 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
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What is this? Some Ford Transit vans have a weak trailer hitch. It may break when towing heavy loads.

What's happening? The hitch cannot hold the weight it is supposed to. This could let the trailer come loose while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own a Ford Transit made in Türkiye, your van may have this problem.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Vehicles have been manufactured with a trailer coupling assembly that cannot withstand the declared towable mass. This can lead the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, which creates serious risk of accidents and injuries to other road users. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
July 5, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013541

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Transit. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Vehicles have been manufactured with a trailer coupling assembly that cannot withstand the declared towable mass. This can lead the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, which creates serious ri...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 5, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Sweden, 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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