THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS in 2012. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

June 29, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET BRAKE HOSES/FMVSS 106

THUNDERBIRD HEADQUARTERS (THUNDERBIRD HQ) IS RECALLING CERTAIN BRAKE HOSES, PART NUMBERS 2078/9, 2078A, 2282, B2078AA, B2078B, B2078C, B2282A, B2282B, AND B2282C SOLD AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1955 THROUGH 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD VEHICLES. THESE HOSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE CRIMPING AND DIAMETER REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

NHTSA ID: 12E025000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 542

Consequence Summary:

THESE ISSUES CAN RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THUNDERBIRD HQ WILL NOTIFY KNOWN PURCHASERS OF THE SUBJECT BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED HOSES WITH COMPLIANT HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THUNDERBIRD HQ AT 1-925-825-9550.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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