Medium DVSA Vehicles
Ford recalls PUMA — Incorrectly configured restraint control module (rcm) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. in the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
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⚠ What You Should Do
Dealers will perform a configuration update in order to restore functionality.
Recall Details
Defect: Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a configuration update in order to restore functionality.
Vehicles affected: 13487
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2023/264
Make: FORD | Model: PUMA
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2023/264.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.