Vehicle recall R/2011/016

MG TF recall: Suspension may fail

DVSA recall R/2011/016 names the MG TF. It was launched 23 March 2011. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/016
Launched: 23 March 2011
Issued by: MG MOTOR
Manufacturer reference: UK-EXT-CA-002-11
Vehicles: 900 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In an isolated number of cases it is possible that the lower suspension swivel/ball joint mounting rivets can become detached. This may in extreme cases if not identified result in a possible detachment of the joint.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to relace the lower suspension arm and swivel/ball joint.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
MG TF	1 January 2008 to 31 December 2010	900

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/103 Possible loss of directional control. 12 October 2009, MG TF
R/2012/147 Rear suspension may fail 28 January 2013, MG TF

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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