Vehicle recall R/2021/281

Ford Transit recall: The fuel injector fuel return line connection may not be fully secure

DVSA recall R/2021/281 names the Ford Transit. It was launched 10 August 2021. It covers vehicles built 7 June 2021 to 28 June 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/281
Launched: 10 August 2021
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 21S30
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that the fuel injector fuel return line connection/s may not be fully secured.

The fix

Inspect the fuel injector fuel return line connections to ensure that the connections are fully secured and the locking tags are engaged.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Transit	7 June 2021 to 28 June 2021	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/183 Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the electric power assisted steering 21 May 2021, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom
R/2022/037 Due to an instrument panel cluster misconfiguration the advanced emergency braking system warning messages have been disabled 17 February 2022, Ford Transit
R/2020/361 A rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes 21 January 2021, Ford Transit
R/2020/275 Weld penertration on left lower control arm might not meet specification 24 September 2020, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom
R/2020/247 The lower control arms may be fitted with missing or partial welds 27 August 2020, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom
R/2020/183 The run on water pump may overheat 26 June 2020, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom

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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.

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