Apec Rear Brake Disc For Ford Transit: Disc Bolt Holes Have Incorrect Thread
APEC Rear Brake Disc Recall for Ford Transit APEC is recalling 628 rear brake discs for Ford Transit vehicles because the bolt holes have incorrect threading. The retaining bolts may fit initially but could loosen and fall out, potentially causing the wheel and hub assembly to detach from the vehicle. The manufacturer is replacing the affected brake discs with correctly threaded ones and recommends checking and replacing the retaining bolts, brake pads, and hub seals as needed.
- Recalling firm
- APEC
- Product
- Vehicles: APEC REAR BRAKE DISC FOR FORD TRANSIT. Units affected: 628
- Reason
- The half shaft retaining bolt holes in the rear disc may have an incorrect thread. Retaining bolts may fit but may become loose and fall out. This would allow the half shaft and wheel/hub assembly to detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Replace affected components with discs which have the correct thread. Check and where necessary replace retaining bolts. Manufacturer also advises to replace brake pads and hub seal.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-08-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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