Ford Escort: Fracture Of Horn Bracket
Recall Summary Ford is recalling 6,014 Ford Escort vehicles in the United Kingdom because the horn mounting bracket may fracture and cause the horns to fall off the vehicle. If a vehicle runs over the fallen horns, it could briefly affect steering and create a hazard to other traffic. Ford will replace the horn bracket with a stronger version.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD ESCORT, FORD. Units affected: 6,014
- Reason
- The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1992-05-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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