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Ford Fiesta MHEV, Puma MHEV Recall R/2021/008: The MHEV Battery Connections May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2021/008, campaign code 20S76. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
18 Jan 2021
Launched
151
vehicles in the UK
20S76
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Ford recalled Fiesta MHEV, Puma MHEV vehicles built between 10 June 2020 and 2 November 2020. The vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose. The dealer will inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose. Remedy: Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the MHEV battery connections may become loose.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections.

Are You Affected?

Fiesta MHEV, Puma MHEV built between 10 June 2020 and 2 November 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 151 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
  2. Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 20S76 or the DVSA reference R/2021/008. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/317 on 21 Dec 2020, for particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells. The one launched after it was R/2020/361 on 21 Jan 2021, for a rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal…. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Puma recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.

Source: DVSA recall R/2021/008, launched 18 January 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.