Ford Transit Recall R/2007/083: Front Suspension Strut To Knuckle Clamping Bolt Insufficient Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Jun 2007
- Launched
- 57,275
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/083
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 21 October 2005 and 27 April 2007. The front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt torque might be insufficient. The dealer will check the suspension strut for correct positioning and the clamp bolt tightened to the revised torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt torque might be insufficient. The possibility therefore exists that should the assembly move within it's mounting the tyre may contact the wheel arch. Additionally in the case of FWD vehicles the shock absorber could contact the driveshaft.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TO KNUCKLE CLAMPING BOLT INSUFFICIENT TORQUE Defect: It has been identified that the front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt torque might be insufficient. The possibility therefore exists that should the assembly move within it's mounting the tyre may contact the wheel arch. Additionally in the case of FWD vehicles the shock absorber could contact the driveshaft. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the suspension strut checked for correct positioning and the clamp bolt tightened to the revised torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque.
The Fix
The dealer will check the suspension strut for correct positioning and the clamp bolt tightened to the revised torque.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 21 October 2005 and 27 April 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 57,275 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 DVSA reference R/2007/083. 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/2007/063 on 9 Apr 2007, for wheel nuts could crack. The one launched after it was R/2007/105 on 6 Aug 2007, for potential loss of steering control. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/083, launched 27 June 2007. 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.