Vehicle recall R/2011/158

Ford Fiesta recall: Fumes may enter the passenger compartment

DVSA recall R/2011/158 names the Ford Fiesta. It was launched 12 December 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/158
Launched: 12 December 2011
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 1c147
Vehicles: 5,857 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Fiesta	not recorded	5,857

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2012/012 Rear suspension bolts may fail 28 February 2012, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion
R/2014/102 Possible risk of fire 5 November 2014, Ford Fiesta
R/2015/008 Rear seat belt buckle latch may fail 16 January 2015, Ford Fiesta
R/2015/033 Relay may overheat and catch fire 4 March 2015, Ford Fiesta
R/2007/167 Power steering may be lost 28 November 2007, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, Ford Transit
R/2007/105 Potential loss of steering control 6 August 2007, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion

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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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