Ford Transit Recall R/2024/200: Incorrect Trailer Tow Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 May 2024
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 24S30
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 21 October 2022 and 21 August 2023. A small number of Transit vehicles have been manufactured with an incorrect tow bar that does not meet the correct load specifications. The dealer will install the correct tow bar free of charge parts and labour. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Transit vehicles have been manufactured with an incorrect tow bar that does not meet the correct load specifications. It is important for the affected vehicles to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer. If the tow load is in excess of 2600kg this could potentially result in the trailer becoming detached or the tow bar assembly being damaged. A detached trailer or a damaged tow bar could increase the risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 24S30 Transit - Incorrect trailer tow installed Defect: A small number of Transit vehicles have been manufactured with an incorrect tow bar that does not meet the correct load specifications. It is important for the affected vehicles to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer. If the tow load is in excess of 2600kg this could potentially result in the trailer becoming detached or the tow bar assembly being damaged. A detached trailer or a damaged tow bar could increase the risk of an accident. Remedy: Install the correct tow bar free of charge parts and labour.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the trailer becoming detached or the tow bar assembly being damaged.
The Fix
The dealer will install the correct tow bar free of charge parts and labour.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 21 October 2022 and 21 August 2023 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 24S30 or the DVSA reference R/2024/200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2024/190 on 22 Apr 2024, for transit rear brake line inspection. The one launched after it was R/2024/214 on 16 May 2024, for courier hand brake wiring. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/200, launched 1 May 2024. 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.