Ford Transit Custom Recall R/2026/261: Seatbelt Fraying, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 1,298
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Custom vehicles built between 13 February 2024 and 18 March 2026. The front outboard seatbelts may show fraying due to coming into contact with metal swarf from the production process. The dealer will replace the front outboard seatbelts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front outboard seatbelts may show fraying due to coming into contact with metal swarf from the production process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S33 - Transit Custom - Seatbelt fraying Defect: On affected vehicles the front outboard seatbelts may show fraying due to coming into contact with metal swarf from the production process. Remedy: Replace the front outboard seatbelts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt fraying.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front outboard seatbelts.
Are You Affected?
Transit Custom built between 13 February 2024 and 18 March 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 1,298 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 26S33 or the DVSA reference R/2026/261. 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 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiper Motor | Book soon | R/2026/258 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomDoor Module lost communication | Book soon | R/2026/254 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/268 on 30 Jun 2026, for unintended high beam behaviour: compliance. The one launched after it was R/2026/297 on 10 Jul 2026, for missing MOIS (Moving off information system. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/261, launched 3 July 2026. 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.