Ford Transit Recall R/2024/440: Side Parking Lights Not Operating Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 90
- vehicles in the UK
- 24C29
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 2 June 2024 and 6 June 2024. The incorrect software could prevent the Side Parking Light function from operating as intended therefore failing to comply with existing regulations. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The incorrect software could prevent the Side Parking Light function from operating as intended therefore failing to comply with existing regulations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 24C29 Transit - Side parking lights not operating correctly Defect: On affected vehicles the incorrect software could prevent the Side Parking Light function from operating as intended therefore failing to comply with existing regulations. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side parking lights not operating correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will update the body control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 2 June 2024 and 6 June 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 90 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 24C29 or the DVSA reference R/2024/440. 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/2024/439 on 4 Nov 2024, for ranger driver seatbelt webbing inspection. The one launched after it was R/2025/007 on 10 Dec 2024, for potential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/440, launched 4 November 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.