FORD KA ( 26/05/2008 – 30/01/2009) DEFECT: It has been identified that the rear brake back plate bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. Should a back plate bolt fall into the brake drum damage to the brake linings and or wheel lockup could occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the rear brake back plate bolts checked to ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.
| Recall Launch Date | 17/02/2009 |
| Recall No. | R/2009/019 |
| Models Affected | KA |
| Manufacturer Ref | 9u186 |
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| Build Start | 26/05/2008 |
| Build end | 30/01/2009 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 7156 |
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