Ford Tourneo Connect: The Lower Control Arm Might Not Meet Manufacturing Specification Due To Missing Weld Seams
Ford Tourneo Connect Recall Summary Ford is recalling 3 Tourneo Connect vehicles because some lower control arms may have missing weld seams that don't meet manufacturing standards. If a lower control arm fails due to this defect, steering could become limited, creating a safety risk for vehicle occupants and other drivers. The remedy involves visually inspecting the affected parts and replacing any that fail inspection.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD TOURNEO CONNECT. Units affected: 3
- Reason
- There is a possibility the lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams. In the event of the lower control arm not meeting specification this could potentially lead to a lower arm failure. If this happens the user may experience potential limited steerability causing a hazard to vehicle occupants and to other road users. Remedy: Visual inspection of affected parts . Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will have the affected part replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-11-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4af17f82-a249-4c82-95d8-f4a5d1efe1c8