Ford Fiesta Recall R/2002/110: Air Bag Warning Lamp, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 11,352
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C831
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 1 August 2001 and 18 April 2002. Air bag warning lamp may fail to illuminate continuously when a fault is identified in the front crash detectors. The dealer will replace air bag control module with a later specification unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Air bag warning lamp may fail to illuminate continuously when a fault is identified in the front crash detectors.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG WARNING LAMP Defect: Air bag warning lamp may fail to illuminate continuously when a fault is identified in the front crash detectors. Remedy: Replace air bag control module with a later specification unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag warning lamp.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag control module with a later specification unit.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 1 August 2001 and 18 April 2002 may be included. Ford estimates 11,352 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 2C831 or the DVSA reference R/2002/110. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Fiesta, Puma, Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierFuel line chafing | Urgent | R/2025/084 | |
| FiestaThe front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles | Book soon | R/2023/189 | |
| Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, PumaThe right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly | Low | R/2022/171 | |
| FiestaThe wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position | Low | R/2021/348 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2002/087 on 5 Aug 2002, for lPG fuel supply will not switch off. The one launched after it was R/2002/135 on 1 Nov 2002, for stop lamps may fail to illuminate. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/110, launched 12 August 2002. 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.