Ford Transit Recall R/2013/007: Brake Fluid May Leak: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 127,882
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C489
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 19 May 2010 and 14 August 2012. The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. The dealer will replace the original bolt with a new bolt and locking nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK - BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal). Remedy: The original bolt will be replaced with a new bolt and locking nut.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original bolt with a new bolt and locking nut.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 19 May 2010 and 14 August 2012 may be included. Ford estimates 127,882 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 2C489 or the DVSA reference R/2013/007. 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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| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2012/130 on 22 Nov 2012, for wiper arm may detach. The one launched after it was R/2013/028 on 8 Mar 2013, for possible brake failure. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/007, launched 5 February 2013. 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.