Ford Transit Recall R/2015/215: Vehicle Handling May Be Compromised By Rear Stabiliser Fault, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 1,747
- vehicles in the UK
- 15S33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 14 March 2015 and 21 October 2015. The Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. This could result in the Rear Stabiliser bar cracking and failing which will result in the vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE COMPROMISED BY REAR STABILISER FAULT Defect: The Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. This could result in the Rear Stabiliser bar cracking and failing which will result in the vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the Rear Stabiliser bar cracking and failing which will result in the vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 14 March 2015 and 21 October 2015 may be included. Ford estimates 1,747 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 15S33 or the DVSA reference R/2015/215. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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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/2015/177 on 17 Sep 2015, for tow bar may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/022 on 3 Mar 2016, for fire may occur. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/215, launched 13 January 2016. 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.