Ford Fiesta Recall R/2015/033: Relay May Overheat And Catch Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 10,265
- vehicles in the UK
- 15S04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 16 April 2010 and 21 April 2011. The diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module previously repalced under Recall R/2014102 may not be not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: recheck those vehicles which may have had a suspect replacement fitted and replace module with correct waterproof version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module previously repalced under Recall R/2014102 may not be not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE Defect: On affected vehicles the diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module previously repalced under Recall R/2014102 may not be not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire. Remedy: Recheck those vehicles which may have had a suspect replacement fitted and replace module with correct waterproof version
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recheck those vehicles which may have had a suspect replacement fitted and replace module with correct waterproof version.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 16 April 2010 and 21 April 2011 may be included. Ford estimates 10,265 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 15S04 or the DVSA reference R/2015/033. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Fiesta, Puma, Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierFuel line chafing | Urgent | R/2025/084 | |
| FiestaThe front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles | Book soon | R/2023/189 | |
| Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, PumaThe right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly | Low | R/2022/171 | |
| FiestaThe wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position | Low | R/2021/348 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2015/025 on 11 Feb 2015, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2015/026 on 30 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/033, launched 4 March 2015. 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.