Passenger car - Brake vacuum pump in Ford passenger car
Passenger car - Brake vacuum pump in Ford passenger car was recalled on 21 December 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1315/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. This product poses a risk of injuries because during engine warm up in low ambient temperatures, it is possible that the non return valve within the brake vacuum pump may fail to release and will not continue to supply vacuum to the brake booster.
| Alert Number | 1315/07 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Passenger cars, models Focus, C-Max, S-Max & Galaxy with 2.0L DW10 Diesel engine (Recall Ref: 7C127). |
| Published | 21 December 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of injuries because during engine warm up in low ambient temperatures, it is possible that the non return valve within the brake vacuum pump may fail to release and will not continue to supply vacuum to the brake booster. Although the system will continue to meet all legal braking requirements, the customer may experience a hard brake pedal with increased stopping distances if the vacuum stored in the booster is used before the non return valve releases once the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
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 2006 and 2007 model year FORD Focus, C-Max, S-Max & Galaxy cars. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2007-w50/w50_not3.pdf">More information</a><img src="/consumers/images/pdf.gif" border="0"/>
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Brake vacuum pump in Ford passenger car.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.