Ford Transit Recall R/2008/077: Tipper Bed Could Raise Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 3,209
- vehicles in the UK
- 8C174
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles. The tipper bed could raise without warning due to a concern with the power system module (PSM). The dealer will replace the PSM. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tipper bed could raise without warning due to a concern with the power system module (PSM).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TIPPER BED COULD RAISE WITHOUT WARNING Defect: It has been identified that the tipper bed could raise without warning due to a concern with the power system module (PSM). Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the PSM replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tipper bed could raise without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the PSM.
Are You Affected?
Transit may be included. Ford estimates 3,209 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 8C174 or the DVSA reference R/2008/077. 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/2008/045 on 15 Apr 2008, for rear hub bolt may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2008/113 on 29 Jul 2008, for failure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/077, launched 11 June 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.