Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2020/275: Weld Penertration On Left Lower Control Arm Might Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 2,180
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S53
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 2 June 2020 and 15 September 2020. The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification. The dealer will inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WELD PENERTRATION ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification. Remedy: Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: weld penertration on left lower control arm might not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 2 June 2020 and 15 September 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 2,180 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 20S53 or the DVSA reference R/2020/275. 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/2020/214 on 9 Sep 2020, for the fuel operated heater could start inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2020/013 on 30 Oct 2020, for takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/275, launched 24 September 2020. 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.