Vehicle recall R/2013/007

Ford Transit recall: Brake fluid may leak - braking efficiency may be affected

DVSA recall R/2013/007 names the Ford Transit. It was launched 5 February 2013. It covers vehicles built 19 May 2010 to 14 August 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/007
Launched: 5 February 2013
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 2C489
Vehicles: 127,882 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal).

The fix

The original bolt will be replaced with a new bolt and locking nut.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Transit	19 May 2010 to 14 August 2012	127,882

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Other recalls for these models

R/2013/028 Possible brake failure 8 March 2013, Ford Transit
R/2012/130 Wiper arm may detach 22 November 2012, Ford Transit
R/2015/025 Engine may cut out 11 February 2015, Ford Ranger, Ford Transit
R/2015/177 Tow bar may fail 17 September 2015, Ford Transit
R/2010/031 Possibility of fire 28 April 2010, Ford Focus, Ford Transit
R/2015/215 Vehicle handling may be compromised by rear stabiliser fault 13 January 2016, Ford Transit

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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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