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Vehicle recall R/2002/085

Ford Ka recall: Front brake hose retention

DVSA recall R/2002/085 names the Ford Ka. It was launched 22 July 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2002/085
Launched
22 July 2002
Issued by
FORD
Manufacturer reference
2C827
Vehicles
31,605 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that the front brake hose might foul and rub on the front wheel rim which might lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and fit tie strap to secure front brake hose to the support clip.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Ford Kanot recorded31,605
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/1998/115 Reduction in braking efficiency 17 December 1998, Ford Ka, Ford Fiesta
  • R/2009/019 Risk of rear brake lockup 17 February 2009, Ford Ka
  • R/2015/062 Driver seatbelt latch may fail in the event of a frontal collision 12 May 2015, Ford Ka
  • R/2019/228 Un-fused battery monitoring system wire chafing 26 July 2019, Ford Ka

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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