Vehicle recall R/2016/231

Ford Fiesta recall: Rear axle may detach

DVSA recall R/2016/231 names the Ford Fiesta. It was launched 14 October 2016. It covers vehicles built 5 July 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/231
Launched: 14 October 2016
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 16S33
Vehicles: 69 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. Therefore it is possible for the twist beam to become detached from the vehicle.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Fiesta	5 July 2016	69

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/2016/239 Seat belt anchor bolt security 27 October 2016, Ford Fiesta
R/2016/187 Fire may occur 1 September 2016, Ford Fiesta
R/2018/008 The engine cylinder head may crack 8 January 2018, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Fiesta and others
R/2018/039 Brake servo may fail 15 March 2018, Ford Fiesta
R/2015/033 Relay may overheat and catch fire 4 March 2015, Ford Fiesta
R/2015/008 Rear seat belt buckle latch may fail 16 January 2015, Ford Fiesta

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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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