Ford — Fiesta
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The screw/nut of the front suspension lower ball joint is not correctly tightened. This can cause the swivel joint to loosen and can thus result in steering failure, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A car maker called Ford has found a problem with some Fiesta cars. The front suspension part may not be tight enough.
What's happening? The loose part could make the steering fail. This could cause a crash.
Does this affect me? If you own a Fiesta made in Germany, your car might be affected.
What should I do? Take your car to a Ford dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The screw/nut of the front suspension lower ball joint is not correctly tightened. This can cause the swivel joint to loosen and can thus result in steering failure, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
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