Ford Transit Recall R/2013/028: Possible Brake Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 16,348
- vehicles in the UK
- 3C498
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 28 September 2012 and 6 February 2013. The material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining R clip is not correct. The dealer will replace the R clip with a new quality assured one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining R clip is not correct. This can cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce. If not rectified there is a possibility that the R clip could become detached which can result in the separation of the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. This will result in brake failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE Defect: It is possible that the material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining R clip is not correct. This can cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce. If not rectified there is a possibility that the R clip could become detached which can result in the separation of the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. This will result in brake failure. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the R clip with a new quality assured one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the R clip with a new quality assured one.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 28 September 2012 and 6 February 2013 may be included. Ford estimates 16,348 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 3C498 or the DVSA reference R/2013/028. 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/2013/007 on 5 Feb 2013, for brake fluid may leak: braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2013/103 on 13 Sep 2013, for fire may occur. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/028, launched 8 March 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.