SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Published July 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2012
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- THUNDERBIRD
- Model
- BRAKE HOSE
- Manufacturer
- THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS
- Lot
- THUNDERBIRD BRAKE HOSE
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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