Thunderbird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Thunderbird headquarters (thunderbird hq) is recalling certain brake hoses, part numbers 2078/9, 2078a, 2282, b2078aa, b2078b, b2078c, b2282a, b2282b, and b2282c sold as service parts for certain model year 1955 through 1966 ford thunderbird vehicles. These hoses fail to conform to the crimping and diameter requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
What could happen
These issues can result in a brake fluid leak and loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Thunderbird hq will notify known purchasers of the subject brake hoses and replace any affected hoses with compliant hoses at no charge to the owners. The safety recall began on september 22, 2012. Owners may contact thunderbird hq at 1-925-825-9550.
Vehicles covered
- Thunderbird Brake Hose
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E025000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thunderbird Headquarters
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 542
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 106
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.