Ford Puma Recall R/2003/090: Rear Brake Hose May Chafe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2003
- Launched
- 481
- vehicles in the UK
- 3C885
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Puma vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 24 December 2000. Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam. The dealer will fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE Defect: Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam. Remedy: Fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake hose may chafe.
The Fix
The dealer will fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips.
Are You Affected?
Puma built between 1 January 2000 and 24 December 2000 may be included. Ford estimates 481 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 3C885 or the DVSA reference R/2003/090. 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?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2003/055 on 22 Apr 2003, for possible casting defect in front steering knuckles. The one launched after it was R/2003/083 on 4 Aug 2003, for modification of handbrake lever. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Puma recall history, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/090, launched 26 July 2003. 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.