9999 THUNDERBIRD BRAKE HOSE Recall

Campaign:

12E025000 on 07/02/2012

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected:

542

Defect:

Thunderbird headquarters (thunderbird hq) is recalling certain brake hoses, part numbers 2078/9, 2078a, 2282, b2078aa, b2078b, b2078c, b2282a, b2282b, and b2282c sold as service parts for certain model year 1955 through 1966 ford thunderbird vehicles. these hoses fail to conform to the crimping and diameter requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."

Consequence:

These issues can result in a brake fluid leak and loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Thunderbird hq will notify known purchasers of the subject brake hoses and replace any affected hoses with compliant hoses at no charge to the owners. the safety recall began on september 22, 2012. owners may contact thunderbird hq at 1-925-825-9550.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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