Passenger car – Ford Transit
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0579/07 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Ford Transit – 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel (115 PS, 125 PS, 135 PS) |
| Published | 22 June 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the timing belt tensioner does not correspond to specifications and may not function correctly, causing slack in the belt. As a result of this, the belt may jump over the teeth of the camshaft gear, causing contact between the valve and the piston and serious damage to the engine.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Ford Transit manufactured between 8 July 2004 and 23 August 2005 (with the bodywork assembly in Southampton)