Ford Transit Recall R/2001/142: Tailboard Latch Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Nov 2001
- Launched
- 1,112
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C785
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 August 2001. The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. The dealer will modify the tailboard latch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. This could result in the load dropping onto the highway.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILBOARD LATCH CONCERN Defect: The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. This could result in the load dropping onto the highway. Remedy: Modify the tailboard latch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the load dropping onto the highway.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the tailboard latch.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 1 January 2000 and 31 August 2001 may be included. Ford estimates 1,112 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 1C785 or the DVSA reference R/2001/142. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2001/121 on 15 Oct 2001, for overheating of wiring harness connectors. The one launched after it was R/2001/132 on 15 Nov 2001, for front suspension ball joint circlip. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/142, launched 9 November 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.