Ford Transit: Tailboard Latch Concern

Ford is recalling 1,112 Transit vehicles because the tailboard latch may fail to keep the tailboard closed, which could cause cargo to fall onto the road. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. Ford will modify the tailboard latch to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD TRANSIT. Units affected: 1,112
Reason
The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. This could result in the load dropping onto the highway. Remedy: Modify the tailboard latch.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2001-11-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b7c27c83-5ff6-4ab8-9a69-eebf282f8df1