Ford Fiesta: Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
Recall Summary Ford is recalling 162,224 Fiesta and Courier vehicles because the clutch system hydraulic hoses contain mineral oil that can contaminate the brake fluid, since both systems share a common reservoir. Affected vehicles will have their brake master cylinder seals replaced, their hydraulic systems flushed and refilled with new fluid, and new clutch hoses installed. This recall applies to vehicles sold in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD FIESTA, FORD COURIER. Units affected: 162,224
- Reason
- The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1996-09-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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