Thunderbird · United States · High
Thunderbird Brake Hose: Service brakes — and fittings
Affects Thunderbird Brake Hose · — — about 542 vehicles.
The hazard
THESE ISSUES CAN RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational