Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 0500106A | 09/23/2006 | 0500106A | 10020494 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *kb | 10/27/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 0500301 | 04/20/2001 | 619506 | A condition may exist where a low frequency howl / moan noise is heard from the rear brake area during low speed and / or low speed turns such as a parking lot maneuver, with no brake pedal pressure applied. *tt | 06/04/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 0500305 | 03/09/2006 | 0500106 | 10019632 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt | 04/12/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| 051099 | 01/31/2000 | 6089711 | Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums. *tt | 02/24/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 45900 | 1 | |
| On 11/05 the dealer replaced the master cylinder because it was leaking. i now notice it is leaking again. the fire wall is all rusted, i don't know what damage is being done from the fluid dripping down. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 3 | 10/11/2000 | |
| The transmission goes into gear without depressing the brake. the guide plates had damaging spots. *tc the brakes had excessive clearance and damaged the trailing edge. the vehicle would be in operation at a stop on a slight incline, the gear was in drive, with the foot removed from the brake and the vehicle would roll backwards; (the same for reverse), the lens covers on the vehicle have yellowed and or had become opaque. in re: 2000 chrysler voyager and a 1998 plymouth grand voyager *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67123 | 5 | 11/20/2000 |
| Front and rear brakes are wearing out too soon on minivan. got brake work done on 10/5/02, 11/5/03, 3/26/04, 8/3/04 and 9/4/04.*ak *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer examined vehicle and replaced brakes. however, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67123 | 5 | 11/20/2000 |
| Front and rear brakes are wearing out too soon on minivan. got brake work done on 10/5/02, 11/5/03, 3/26/04, 8/3/04 and 9/4/04.*ak *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67123 | 5 | 11/20/2000 |
| Front and rear brakes are wearing out too soon on minivan. got brake work done on 10/5/02, 11/5/03, 3/26/04, 8/3/04 and 9/4/04.*ak *tc | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| When brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, mechanic determined that consumer needed to drive the vehicle more often. also, rotors and pads were rusted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67123 | 5 | 11/20/2000 |
| Front and rear brakes are wearing out too soon on minivan. got brake work done on 10/5/02, 11/5/03, 3/26/04, 8/3/04 and 9/4/04.*ak *tc | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| When brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, mechanic determined that consumer needed to drive the vehicle more often. also, rotors and pads were rusted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67123 | 5 | 11/20/2000 |
| Front and rear brakes are wearing out too soon on minivan. got brake work done on 10/5/02, 11/5/03, 3/26/04, 8/3/04 and 9/4/04.*ak *tc | |||