Recalls: Ford VO Transit cab chassis
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Ford VO Transit cab chassis
2014-15 Ford VO Transit: loss of fuel pressure
In May 2015, a recall was issued for Ford VO Transit cab chassis vehicles that had 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (‘Duratorq’) engines and were manufactured from 16 September 2014 to 8 January 2015. In these vehicles, the fuel injectors may have an incorrectly assembled internal valve. If the valve failed, there could be a loss of fuel pressure and the engine may stall – this would pose a hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2015/14704).
2017 Ford VO Transit: electric Run-on Water Pump (ROWP)
In September 2020, recall campaign 20S24 was issued for Ford VO Transit vehicles that were manufactured from 23 January 2017 through 23 July 2017. The engines in the recalled vehicles had an electric Run-on Water Pump (ROWP) which aided engine cooling after the engine had been stopped. These vehicles had a 15A fuse that was designed to protect the ROWP in the event of failure but, for these vehicles, the 15A fuse would not prevent the ROWP from overheating in the event of failure. If the ROWP overheated, it could cause localised melting of the pump body and wiring. In extreme cases, this could lead to smoke and possibly an engine compartment fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18499.
2019-20 Ford VO Transit: controls arms could fracture
In October 2020, recall campaign 20S47 was issued for Ford VO Transit Custom vehicles that were manufactured between 16 October 2019 and 30 June 2020. The front lower control arms in these vehicles may have incomplete welds and this could cause the control arms to fracture. Beyond this, a fractured lower control arm joint could separate and this could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18568.
2020 Ford VO Transit: front control arms could fracture
In December 2020, recall campaign 20S53 was issued for Ford VO Transit cab chassis vehicles that were manufactured between 5 June 2020 and 8 July. The front lower control arms in these vehicles may have had incomplete welds, causing the control arms to fracture. A fractured lower control arm could result in separation of the front lower control arm joint, causing a loss of vehicle control – this condition increased the risk of a collision that could result in injury or death of vehicle occupants and/or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18580.
2020 Ford VO Transit: excessive driveshaft wear
In March 2021, recall campaign 20S70 was issued for Ford VO Transit vehicles that were manufactured between 18 August 2020 and 26 August 2020. Due to a manufacturing fault, the vehicle’s rear driveshaft bearing support bracket may hold the driveshaft at an incorrect angle, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft over time. In high mileage vehicles, this could cause the driveshaft to detach and hit the road or dig into the road surface. This, in turn, could cause the vehicle to be lifted or tipped over. These circumstances increased the risk of a collision, thereby increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2021/18893.
2021-23 Ford VO Transit: rear-view image may not display when reversing
In October 2023, recall campaign 23S48 was issued for 2021-23 Ford VO Transit vehicles. In these vehicles, the rear-view camera may not display the intended rear-view image whilst reversing. Not displaying the rear-view image could increase the risk of a collision and injury to persons behind the vehicle. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005800.
Problems and faults: Ford VO Transit cab chassis
Overview
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Problems and faults: Ford VO Transit cab chassis
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Ford VO Transit cab chassis.
