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Ford Fiesta Brake Calipers May Cause Brake Dragging

NHTSA campaign 19V629000 · Reported Aug 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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Overheated, dragging brakes increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V629000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 28, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Fiesta vehicles have brake calipers that may have been built with the wrong assembly fluid. This wrong fluid can cause the rubber seals inside the caliper to swell. When the seals swell, the brakes can start to drag, and dragging brakes can overheat.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Ford dealer (1-866-436-7332) to schedule the repair.
3. The repair — flushing the brake fluid and replacing the front brake calipers and hoses — is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V629000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Ford Fiesta

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.