Thunderbird Brake Hose — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published July 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E025000, published July 3, 2012 and initiated June 29, 2012. Recalling firm: THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS; Thunderbird Brake Hose — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THUNDERBIRD
- Model
- BRAKE HOSE
- Manufacturer
- THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS
- Lot
- THUNDERBIRD BRAKE HOSE
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Thunderbird Brake Hose — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E025000 on July 3, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THUNDERBIRD. Model: BRAKE HOSE.