Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20190722
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190801
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2624
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191010
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20190828
Record Creation Date
20190828
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Consequence Summary
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.
Recall 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.
