Ford Transit Recall R/2015/177: Tow Bar May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- 15B17
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 13 November 2012 and 11 May 2015. A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The rating of the fitted towbar is below the vehicles approved gross train mass (GTM) and could fail if the vehicle is loaded to it's maximum GTM.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOW BAR MAY FAIL Defect: A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The rating of the fitted towbar is below the vehicles approved gross train mass (GTM) and could fail if the vehicle is loaded to it's maximum GTM. Remedy: On affected vehicles Replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tow bar may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 13 November 2012 and 11 May 2015 may be included. Ford estimates 22 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 15B17 or the DVSA reference R/2015/177. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitPotential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity | Low | R/2026/178 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2015/126 on 3 Sep 2015, for vehicle may become unstable due to rear suspension fault. The one launched after it was R/2015/215 on 13 Jan 2016, for vehicle handling may be compromised by rear stabiliser fault. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/177, launched 17 September 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.