Ford Transit Recall R/2008/008: Seat Belt Mounting Bracket Bolt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 1,460
- vehicles in the UK
- 7U157
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 7 November 2007 and 7 December 2007. Concern that the front seat belt outer fixing may not have been installed to manufacturer's specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: mounting to be inspected and retorque of the mounting bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Concern that the front seat belt outer fixing may not have been installed to manufacturer's specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT MAY FAIL Defect: Concern that the front seat belt outer fixing may not have been installed to manufacturer's specification. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for mounting to be inspected and retorque of the mounting bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt mounting bracket bolt may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: mounting to be inspected and retorque of the mounting bolt.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 7 November 2007 and 7 December 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 1,460 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 7U157 or the DVSA reference R/2008/008. 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/2007/169 on 7 Dec 2007, for roll over protection may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/001 on 21 Feb 2008, for electronic cooling fan control module may overheat. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/008, launched 8 February 2008. 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.