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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V629000·Announced 2019-08-28

Ford Recalls 2019 Fiesta Vehicles Due to Brake Caliper Fluid Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 Fiesta vehicles because incorrect assembly fluid in brake calipers may cause seals to swell, leading to brake drag and overheating.

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 explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid. This error can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, which may lead to brake overheating and an increased risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to 2019 model year Fiestas.

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 on October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FIESTA
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
2,624

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FIESTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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