Ford Transit Recall R/2001/001: That The Seat Belt Stalks Will Not Resist Passenger Abuse, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2001
- Launched
- 1,146
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C697
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 1 January 1997 and 31 May 2000. It has been established that the seat belt stalks may fail due to abuse by passengers. The dealer will replace the seat belt stalks with a stronger design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the seat belt stalks may fail due to abuse by passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THAT THE SEAT BELT STALKS WILL NOT RESIST PASSENGER ABUSE. Defect: It has been established that the seat belt stalks may fail due to abuse by passengers. Remedy: Replace the seat belt stalks with a stronger design.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: that the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat belt stalks with a stronger design.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 1 January 1997 and 31 May 2000 may be included. Ford estimates 1,146 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 0C697 or the DVSA reference R/2001/001. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitPotential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity | Low | R/2026/178 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2000/153 on 22 Jan 2001, for front stabiliser bar links. The one launched after it was R/2001/046 on 1 May 2001, for battery cable and alternator b+ stud concern. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/001, launched 9 March 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.