Vehicle recall R/2018/039

Ford Fiesta recall: Brake servo may fail

DVSA recall R/2018/039 names the Ford Fiesta. It was launched 15 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 5 December 2017 to 20 December 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/039
Launched: 15 March 2018
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 17U26
Vehicles: 4,757 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a brake booster which may have a faulty diaphragm plate. This could lead to a loss of brake servo assistance.

The fix

An affected brake booster can be identified by its date of manufacture. This can be found on a label on the brake booster. An affected brake booster must be removed and replaced a new one.

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 December 2017 to 20 December 2017	4,757

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/2018/008 The engine cylinder head may crack 8 January 2018, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Fiesta and others
R/2016/239 Seat belt anchor bolt security 27 October 2016, Ford Fiesta
R/2016/231 Rear axle may detach 14 October 2016, Ford Fiesta
R/2016/187 Fire may occur 1 September 2016, Ford Fiesta
R/2019/410 Rear seat latches and centre seat belt retractor bolts may not be tightened to specification 19 December 2019, Ford Fiesta
R/2019/426 Out of specification steering column 8 January 2020, Ford Fiesta

Found one you might buy?

A recall is one part of the picture. See how often it fails its MOT at each age, or what the VetTheCar Buying Report tells you about a specific car.

See an example Buying Report Free car tools

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.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. Methodology · Data sources