Ford Galaxy: In Low Ambient Temperature Hard Brake Pedal May Occur

Ford Recall Summary Ford is recalling 71,888 vehicles (Galaxy, S-Max, C-Max, and Focus models) sold in the United Kingdom because a non-return valve in the vacuum pump can stick in cold weather, causing the brake pedal to become hard and difficult to press. The fix involves replacing the non-return valve in the brake vacuum pump.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD GALAXY, FORD S-MAX, FORD CMAX, FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 71,888
Reason
Hard brake pedal may occur in low ambient temperatures which is caused by a non return valve in the vacuum pump sticking. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2007-12-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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