Ford Fiesta, Fusion Recall R/2012/012: Rear Suspension Bolts May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2012
- Launched
- 889
- vehicles in the UK
- 1U407
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta, Fusion vehicles built between 13 September 2011 and 23 September 2011. Vehicles may have rear axle mounting bolts that do not meet the required specification. The dealer will fit replacement bolts of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may have rear axle mounting bolts that do not meet the required specification. It is possible that the head of the bolt may shear and result in reduced retention of the rear axle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS MAY FAIL Defect: Vehicles may have rear axle mounting bolts that do not meet the required specification. It is possible that the head of the bolt may shear and result in reduced retention of the rear axle. Remedy: Fit replacement bolts of the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear suspension bolts may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit replacement bolts of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta, Fusion built between 13 September 2011 and 23 September 2011 may be included. Ford estimates 889 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 1U407 or the DVSA reference R/2012/012. 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/2011/158 on 12 Dec 2011, for fumes may enter the passenger compartment. The one launched after it was R/2012/092 on 26 Sep 2012, for throttle may stick in the fully open position. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/012, launched 28 February 2012. 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.