Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 2,624
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-08-28
- Owners notified
- 2019-10-10
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Safety risk
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.