Passenger car - Brake back plate bolts
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0397/09 |
| Brand | FORD |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | Model Ka |
| Published | 27 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because some vehicles may have rear brake back plate securing bolts that are not tightened to the correct specification. A loose back plate bolt could drop into the brake drum; causing damage to the brake linings with the risk of the rear wheel locking.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns vehicles, produced between 26 May 2008 and 30 January 2009. (Recall Ref: 9U220)