The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12E025000·Announced 2012-06-29

Thunderbird Brake Hose Recall for Non-Compliant Federal Safety Standards

Thunderbird Headquarters is recalling specific brake hoses for 1955-1966 Ford Thunderbirds that fail to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of brake fluid leaks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to loss of braking capability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thunderbird Headquarters is recalling certain brake hoses sold as service parts for model year 1955 through 1966 Ford Thunderbird vehicles. The affected hoses, including part numbers 2078/9, 2078A, 2282, B2078AA, B2078B, B2078C, B2282A, B2282B, and B2282C, fail to conform to the crimping and diameter requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, "Brake Hoses."

These non-compliant hoses can result in a brake fluid leak and loss of braking capability, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall affects 542 units.

Thunderbird Headquarters will notify known purchasers and replace any affected hoses with compliant ones at no charge. The safety recall began on September 22, 2012. Owners may contact Thunderbird Headquarters at 1-925-825-9550 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS
Category
Vehicle — Brake Hoses
Hazard
Affected units
542

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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