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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

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