FORD announced a problem with the KA affecting a total of 7,156 vehicles.
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. Vehicles built from 5/26/2008 to 1/30/2009 are at risk.
Recalled vehicles will have the rear brake back plate bolts checked to ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest FORD dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
