Ford Fiesta Recall R/2016/231: Rear Axle May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 69
- vehicles in the UK
- 16S33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 5 July 2016 and 5 July 2016. There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. Therefore it is possible for the twist beam to become detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY DETACH Defect: There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. Therefore it is possible for the twist beam to become detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 5 July 2016 and 5 July 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 69 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 16S33 or the DVSA reference R/2016/231. 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/2016/187 on 1 Sep 2016, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/239 on 27 Oct 2016, for seat belt anchor bolt security. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/231, launched 14 October 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.