NHTSA recall 12E025000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The defect
Thunderbird headquarters (thunderbird hq) IS recalling certain brake hoses, part numbers 2078/9, 2078a, 2282, b2078aa, b2078b, b2078c, b2282a, b2282b, and b2282c sold as service parts for certain model year 1955 through 1966 ford thunderbird vehicles. these hoses fail to conform to the crimping and diameter requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
The risk
These issues can result in a brake fluid leak and loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.