Ford Focus Cc: Failure Of Power Steering Hose Could Result In An Engine Bay Fire
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD FOCUS CC, FORD CMAX, FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 44,634
- Reason
- It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-07-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9538a1a4-6d73-48b9-a300-107925798c1b