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Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — recall

Name: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Brand: Ford

Automotive · European Union · 2024-08-30

Origin: Spain

Ford Transit Connect van glass adhesion weakened by contaminants

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-30
Country of origin	Spain
Manufacturer	Ford
Models affected	Transit Connect
Defect	Improper cleaning of the components during primer application can leave contaminants like silicone, which weakens the adhesion of the glass roof plate. This may cause wind noise, water leaks, and potential detachment of the roof from the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries to other road users.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02415/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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