Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| 970501735019 | 05/01/1997 | 53015 | When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 200000 | 1 | 04/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled at various speeds. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the starter, timing belt, and electronic computer relay was replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was seen by a dealer. a nhtsa recall, # 96v116000 concerning the fuel system was completed by the dealer however, the stalling issue remained. the vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop for further inspection of the fuel pump assembly. upon investigation of the engine compartment, while the engine was started, a backfire occurred and damaged the engine. the independent mechanic attributed the damage to the recall repair. updated 05/30/06 4 fuel pumps repaired in the last 6 months and still there is a short in the air condition after fixing the recalls on the vehicle. in addition, checked brakes due to noise and increased stopping distance. found rear pads with uneven wear, and rear rotors flaking. *tt | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Rotors pulsate and extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. doesn't stop evenly. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem due to warranty expiration. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1997 | 07/29/1996 | ||
| In rainy conditions, the abs braking system malfunctions, causing the brakes to have a extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes when depressed did not stop vehicle. pedal went to floor of vehicle resulting in consumer having an accident. also engine check light comes on. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was starting to pulstate and shortly after in april i t started to make noise when brakes were applied. consumer took vehicle to a local mechanic. mechanic found that rear rotors began to flake, cast iron was breaking down. once rear rotors were replaced noise stopped. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Rotors pulsate and extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. doesn't stop evenly. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem due to warranty expiration. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer applied the brakes,and the pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake, and drove it to the dealer. the mechanic replaced the master cylinder. *ak | |||