Ford Fiesta, KA Recall R/1998/115: Reduction In Braking Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 1,142
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/115
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Fiesta, KA vehicles built between 30 March 1998 and 30 September 1998. Possible loss of one braking circuit due to brake master cylinder failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where necessary replacement of the brake master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible loss of one braking circuit due to brake master cylinder failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY Defect: Possible loss of one braking circuit due to brake master cylinder failure Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where necessary replacement of the brake master cylinder.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduction in braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where necessary replacement of the brake master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta, KA built between 30 March 1998 and 30 September 1998 may be included. Ford estimates 1,142 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/115. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1998/060 on 14 Aug 1998, for accelerator pedal may jam. The one launched after it was R/1999/021 on 6 Apr 1999, for throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is disengaged. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/115, launched 17 December 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.