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Driving test vehicle recall: Ford Fiesta – new shape 1995-1996
These vehicles can’t be used for your practical driving test as they are subject to a recall notice that has been issued by the vehicle manufacturer for safety reasons. Find out if your vehicle is affected and what action you need to take.
Vehicles affected
Ford Fiesta – new shape 1995-1996.
Models built between July 1995 and June 1996 with the following build codes: SS, ST, SJ, SU, SM, SP, TB, TR, TA, TG, TC or TK.
Recall issue date
12 February 2008.
Problem
Faulty brake hoses.
Action
You must provide documentary evidence from a vehicle dealer that:
- the recall work has been carried out
- the vehicle has been checked and no work is necessary
- the vehicle is exempt from the recall work
One of the documentary evidence can be:
- the actual recall letter or safety notice that has been stamped by the dealer
- written documentary evidence from the dealer
The relevant recall notice for the models affected is 8C496.
If you take an affected vehicle to your test and don’t provide any documentary evidence your test will be cancelled.
No compensation will be paid.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Further information
For more details, please contact DSA. Please quote the reference numbers COB/8/98, COB/10/98, COB/11/98 or COB/14/98 to help with your enquiry.
Telephone
0300 200 1122
