EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Ford “Transit Courier, Tourneo Courier” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01786/24
Summary
The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil. This can lead to the swelling of rubber components in the braking system (hydraulic seals, brake hoses, etc.) causing the braking system to lack hydraulic pressure. This can result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval…
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Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Transit Courier, Tourneo Courier · e13*2007/46*1349*22 (JN8)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 25.08.2023 - 03.11.2023
- Recall information: https://www.ford.de/hilfe/r%C3%Bcckrufe
What is the risk?
- The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil. This can lead to the swelling of rubber components in the braking system (hydraulic seals, brake hoses, etc.) causing the braking system to lack hydraulic pressure. This can result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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