Passenger car - Brake back plate bolts

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0397/09
BrandFORD
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPoland
Model NumberModel Ka
Published27 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)

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