Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2019/050: Incorrectly Torqued Left Hand Seatbelt To Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster Bolt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 6 February 2017 and 29 August 2017. An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt. The dealer will replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECTLY TORQUED LEFT HAND SEATBELT TO SEATBELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER BOLT Defect: An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt. Remedy: Replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 6 February 2017 and 29 August 2017 may be included. Ford estimates 3 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 18S41 or the DVSA reference R/2019/050. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/375 on 21 Dec 2018, for a brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/045 on 12 Feb 2019, for potential for the rear doors to open when the rear windows are lowered. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/050, launched 8 February 2019. 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.