Ford Transit Recall R/2009/081: Steering Hub May Fracture And Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 8,587
- vehicles in the UK
- 9C250
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 1 July 2007 and 31 August 2007. The steering wheel may detach from the steering column due to a defect in the centre hub casting. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering wheel centre hub casting and where necessary fit a new steering wheel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering wheel may detach from the steering column due to a defect in the centre hub casting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING HUB MAY FRACTURE AND DETACH Defect: The steering wheel may detach from the steering column due to a defect in the centre hub casting. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering wheel centre hub casting and where necessary fit a new steering wheel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering hub may fracture and detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering wheel centre hub casting and where necessary fit a new steering wheel.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 1 July 2007 and 31 August 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 8,587 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 9C250 or the DVSA reference R/2009/081. 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/2009/071 on 21 Sep 2009, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/127 on 7 Dec 2009, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/081, launched 8 October 2009. 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.