MG MG TF Recall R/2009/103: Possible Loss Of Directional Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 282
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/103
- DVSA reference
MG recalled MG TF vehicles built between 13 October 2008 and 3 September 2009. Poor weld penetration between the front suspension shock absorber damper and the lower fixing eye may cause detach of fixing eye. The recall notice describes the fix as: defective units replaced with quality assured units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Poor weld penetration between the front suspension shock absorber damper and the lower fixing eye may cause detach of fixing eye. In extreme circumstances detachment may cause loss of directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. Defect: Poor weld penetration between the front suspension shock absorber damper and the lower fixing eye may cause detach of fixing eye. In extreme circumstances detachment may cause loss of directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to have the defective units replaced with quality assured units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause detach of fixing eye.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: defective units replaced with quality assured units.
Are You Affected?
MG TF built between 13 October 2008 and 3 September 2009 may be included. MG estimates 282 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with MG, 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 MG.
- Book with any franchised MG dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2009/103. See how to get a MG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG TFRear suspension may fail | Book soon | R/2012/147 | |
| MG TFSuspension may fail | Book soon | R/2011/016 |
This is one of 12 MG recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2011/016 on 23 Mar 2011, for suspension may fail. You can also see every MG recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/103, launched 12 October 2009. 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.