NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest vehicle recalls in India,Ford is calling back over 1.2 lakh units of the Figo hatchback and Classic Sedan (earlier known as Fiesta) to fix a potential problem related to the rear suspension and the steering unit that could cause breakdown and even fire.
The recall will cover batches of cars made between January 2008 and December 2010, and from September 2010 till February 2011. "Ford India rolled out a voluntary and pre-emptive field service action starting July 23 to inspect certain batches of its Figo and Ford Classic models for potential issues related to the Rear Twist Beam (RTB) and the Power Steering (PAS) hose," the company said.
With respect to the rear suspension of the car, 1.11 lakh vehicles will be inspected. "The issue is a potential crack in the RTB, which first manifests itself in the form of an abnormal noise from the rear. If the vehicle is continued to be driven and the noise symptoms are ignored, it could lead to the RTB unit breaking, resulting in diminished ride and handling and brake performance - potentially rendering the vehicle inoperable," the company said.
Edited By Cen Fox Post Team
