Breaking or excessively long screws are currently the subject of recalls (week 43/25)

29/10/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Toyota – suspension bolt
– Aston Martin – long bolt
– Ford – rear shock absorbers

Overview of recalls in the 43 week of 2025

One recall for one model of one brand were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 43 week of 2025. Three recalls for six models of three brands have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

This week, we find one recall in the European Safety Gate system for Ford.

Through the German KBA, the Aston Martin, Audi and Toyota.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Screws for the first time

Toyota is recalling 166,018 Proace and Proace Verso vans manufactured between March 2016 and July 2022. The reason is possible corrosion on the front suspension arm housing, which could cause the mounting bolt to break. This could result in strange behavior of the car, which could end up breaking the front wheel.

Screws for the second time

Aston Martin proves that problems with fasteners are not limited to mass-produced cars. Its Valkyrie hypercar may experience failures in the drive, lights, power steering, or other systems. This is due to excessively long screws on the fuse box cover plate, which can damage the wiring harness. A total of 137 cars manufactured between June 2020 and December 2024 must be checked at a service center.

Cracking shock absorbers

Not only the bolts, but the entire shock absorbers may break on 374 Ford Transit Custom vehicles manufactured in July 2025. Additionally, the rear brake lines may be damaged and/or the coil springs may become loose.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 43 week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Ford Transit Custom (2025)	The rear shock absorbers could break and impair driving stability.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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