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 |
| 0500204 | 06/21/2005 | 0500305 | 10005996 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt | 04/05/2004 |
| 0500102A | 09/23/2002 | 0500102 | 630800 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *yd this bulletin supersedes 05-001-02 dated march 4, 2002. *tt | 04/24/2002 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| 0500101 | 02/09/2001 | 051099 | 619122 | On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear brake drums causing rust to develop on the rear brake drum and shoe friction surfaces. this condition can lead to temporary freezi | 05/15/2001 |
| 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, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/22/2002 | 2 | ||
| Braking system is awful!! i have had the rotors and calibers replaced twice. every time i take it to the dealership they inform me that this is normal for the dodge caravan. they say it is because it has the body of a van but the braking system is designed for that of a midsize car. and because it is front wheel drive all the weight and force rests on the braking system. i find this appalling!! i have never had this many problems with any other vehicle i have owned. as a matter of fact, the first time i had to have this work done, the van was only about 8 months old and the brake work did not fall under warranty. the right rotor was replaced as well as the calibers. the last time i had it done the mechanic kept saying, your calibers are sticking and they affect the rotor and had to replace the one on the left side. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/22/2002 | 2 | ||
| Braking system is awful!! i have had the rotors and calibers replaced twice. every time i take it to the dealership they inform me that this is normal for the dodge caravan. they say it is because it has the body of a van but the braking system is designed for that of a midsize car. and because it is front wheel drive all the weight and force rests on the braking system. i find this appalling!! i have never had this many problems with any other vehicle i have owned. as a matter of fact, the first time i had to have this work done, the van was only about 8 months old and the brake work did not fall under warranty. the right rotor was replaced as well as the calibers. the last time i had it done the mechanic kept saying, your calibers are sticking and they affect the rotor and had to replace the one on the left side. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the front drivers side while depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the brake pads needed to be replaced. after the brake pads were replaced the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. the technicians stated the sound was caused by the brakes and was due to the design of the brakes. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. ds | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact was driving and when he attempted to slow down, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the brake fluid pipe was corroded and the brake fluid leaked out. the vehicle was being repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact was driving and when he attempted to slow down, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the brake fluid pipe was corroded and the brake fluid leaked out. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000-bk | |||
| 12/02/2009 | 138830 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. while driving and turning the steering wheel it seemed as if the power steering malfunctioned. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the mechanic advised her that the tension and idle pulley failed and needed to be replaced. furthermore, she noticed a squeaking noise which she presumed was in the brake area when the brakes were engaged and occasionally failed to stop the vehicle. she spoke with a representative where she purchased the vehicle; however, he test drove the vehicle and advised her that there were no problems with the brakes. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer or an authorized dealer have not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 138,830. updated 4/30/10 *cn | |||
| 11/02/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 dodge caravan. i had been friend borrow it for the weekend . when she returned it, she told me she lost the brakes. she brought it to a shop and they fixed the brake line. they told her the whole brake line needs to be replaced. my brakes are very low. they are below the gas pedal when pushed to stop. i feel there is a big problem with this year. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2008 dodge caravan about 2 years ago from elite motors in victorville. the car was not smoked at the time of purchase and had to be done so about 1 month later. they said they had a hard time getting it to pass and then it passed but when i got it back i smogged it and it failed. elite motos said they would work with me on resolving things but they never did. since i've had the vehicle there has been a loud slapping noise coming from the air conditioner, the fuel pump has been replaced, two tires have blown, several sets of front break pads have been replaced, 2 battery's have been replaced, and within the last month both front and rear brakes/master brake cylinder/calipers/water pump/radiator has been replaced. my car is again in the shop because my engine light and air bag lights have come on, there are no brake lights, and my car was hesitating and loosing power intermittently with a clunking coming from the engine. my mechanic tells me that i will need a new engine. also, the vehicle was involved in an accident a few months ago. i had asked geiko if when they did the body work - would they also look for things mechanically wrong just to make sure everything was o.k. they said they would, the shop (performance in victorville said they would and gave me a business card of the guy they refer things out to but they never did? point of impact is listed at 6. rear. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 8 | 04/01/2000 | |
| The brake master cylinder failed, the brake line leaked, the transmission malfunctioned, the front axle and caliper pads/rotors broke spilling ball joint into the street. *bf there were also screeching sounds, odor(s), vibrations, the steering wheel did not function properly, and the a/c failed. | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 70 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. also, driver informed the mechanic that windshield wipers came on and off on their own. *ak | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 13360 | 1 | 09/09/2000 |
| While backing out of the garage brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle continued to roll until it hit a brick wall and stopped. vehicle was towed to the dealer, and dealer could not resolve the problem.*ak *la | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 70100 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated on aug. 4 2003, due to brake failure the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision with another vehicle. consumer was not injured in the accident, but none of the air bags deployed. the air bag warning light did not work either. *ph | |||
| 95000 | 1 | ||
| The brakes needed to be changed every 30,000 miles. the dealer stated the brakes showed extreme wear and tear. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 29450 | 0 | 09/09/2000 |
| My 2000 dodge caravan with only 29,450 miles developed a severe vibration in the steering wheel accompanied by a disconcerting noise when braking. prior to the vibration developing, i noticed the braking power had diminished. upon investigation, i found the brake fluid was below the minimum level and had to add fluid. this improved the brake pedal performance but the stopping power was still subpar. also, whenever i wash the vehicle there has always been a tremendous amount of black brake dust on and around the front wheels which raises environmental concerns for me. i took the car to the dealer who found the front brake pads were worn out and the front rotors were rusted, pitted, and slightly warped. even though the car is only 2 1/2 years old and had only 29,450 miles, daimler chrysler refused any warranty consideration on the brakes. i had to pay nearly $300 for repairs. when i called the daimler chrysler consumer hotline, i was given the impression that this condition was considered normal. the minivan is driven gently with about 70% of the mileage being in-town driving and about 30% highway driving. on previous vehicles i have owned, the average life of front brakes has been about 85,000 miles. needless to say i am concerned about the safety my family in the vehicle if the brakes are designed with such poor durability. *nlm | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle are not working properly. the brake pads have worned down to the point where it is metal against metal. contacted dealer three times already and the dealer has tried to remedy the problem but without any success. *mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 73090 | 2 | |
| Dt: contact states vehicle can be changed from any gear without pressing the brake. the contact's son got into the vehicle while it was running. took it out of gear without holding the brakes, which resulted in the vehicle crashing through a garage door. at this time the vehicle has not been checked to see why the vehicle will go into gear without pressing the brakes.*ak | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 51251 | 1 | 10/03/2000 |
| I own a dodge braun entervan.in the design of this van braun cuts out the floor to lower it 10 incher.the brake lines are replaced and are located under the lowered floor.the quality of the new brake lines are inferior and rust through causing complete brake failure. i tried to tell braun of the problem but they would not return my phone calls. *nm | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 0 | 6 | 02/23/2005 |
| I am writing today because i purchased a 2000 dodge caravan in february 2005. every month since i purchased my car i have had to have the brakes serviced. in march the brakes were dusted off. again in april the brakes again were dusted off according to the dealership. in may they finally replaced the brakes i believe both front and back. in june i took the car to a different garage and paid to have the breaks replaced again. then in july the calipers and brakes were replaced. in august the same garage stated that the brakes needed to be replaced and the abs now needs to be replaced. i could only have the brakes done at this time. i have spent over $1000 minimum so far repairing my car. at this point i have not replaced the abs due to lack of funds. also i was told that the struts needed to be replaced, an alignment needed to be done, rear shocks, and new tires. i need some one to please take a look at this car. *jb | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 3 | 05/12/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. she took vehicle to the dealership last week for maintenance. her husband just put new brakes on the vehicle and the dealership inspected them and everything was great. she left the service department and now the master cylinder malfunctioned. the dealership would not suggest her to drive the vehicle, but she had to drive the vehicle home. abs light has been on her vehicle for the past year and a half it has been coming on randomly. dealership said they could not figure out what she was talking about because the light would not come on while they were test driving it and they could not duplicate. the brake failure happened the day after she picked the vehicle up from the dealership which was july 8 and that the soonest they could get her vehicle in was july 15, 2005. she had a recall on electrical system , and they would never check this. but she was experiencing this problem because inside light, stereo, windows would not go up or down, and headlights failed. the dealership stated that vehicle was not recalled. when she went back on july 15th they did not even test drive vehicle because mileage was the same when she left as it was when she took the vehicle into the dealership.*ak | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 67946 | 1 | 05/01/2005 |
| Dt: consumer's wife was driving with her 2 little girls. stopped at a red light brakes failed and steering locked up. went off the road into a parking lot and hit tree. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic said there were no brakes in the van. *ak van. updated 3/20/2006 - *nm | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes vehicle failed to stop. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the cause had not been determined. driver will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 8000 | 1 | |
| While driving 10 mph at 8,000 miles brakes failed. no impact reported. *ak | |||
| 10/21/2001 | |||
| When cruise controlis on engine speeds up while going up an incline. consumer applied brakes, and they did not work. had to apply brakes hard to get them to slow vehicle down. contacted dealer ,and dealer stated brakes were stealing vacuum from brake booster, but everything is okay. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes were applied at speeds of 40mph and over pedal was normal, however, there was extended stopping distance. dealer has inspectedvehicle. however, problem still exists.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer can step on brake pedal and rear tires will lock up. vehicle will keep rolling without stopping. had taken vehicle to dealer to be repaired, but defect could not be corrected.*ak *slc | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at any speed, could step on brake pedal and brakes will start making noise, like metal to metal. also, vehicle will no stop on time. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 01/18/2000 | |
| Vehicle has experienced many brake problems, the rotors have been replaced twice and the brake pads have been replaced 3 times, the antilock brakes kick in for reason. *slc | |||
| 09/06/2000 | 1 | 08/14/2000 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a ramp. applied brakes and the abs braking system didn't work, and pedal didn't go down to the floor. he hit vehicle in front. there were no injuries. air bags did not deploy.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 40000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| My van has gone through a lot of brake pads and rotors. i went in for new brakes and found out my master cylinder needed replaced. i have had other vehicles that needed brakes, but this van needs them more often. i am considering trading in for another make and model van. it's cost me a lot of money. i am not very pleased with the dodge caravan sport. *ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770109 | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving applyed brakes they didn't hold resulting in an accident.dealer contacted,cause still unknown. nlm | |||
| 08/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that during braking the vehicle would vibrate and rumble and the steering wheel would shake. dealer notified and replace front brake rotors and pads and the condition has reoccur. feel free to provide any further information. nlm | |||
| 08/04/2002 | 40 | 07/10/2000 | |
| While driving 65 mph vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and lost control.*ak. consumer could smell the brakes as they became hot. the brake lights illuminate and there is poor brake response. consumer stated the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid, the air conditioner was making a howling noise, the brake booster was replaced. *jg | |||
| 3 | |||
| While in motion, brakes failed causing an accident. the dealership repaired the vehicle. soon after repairs were done, the brakes failed again. the dealership replaced the vehicle with a new caravan. same problem is still existing. *jg | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 3 | 05/07/2000 | |
| Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. consumer shifted to park to stop vehicle, engine stalled. dealer could not find a cause. on 2 may 2001, rear drums were found to be out of round and were resurfaced. on 31 jan 2002 dealer checked brakes due to vibration and stated brakes had 50 percent left. *ak dealer has replaced both rear drums and also informed consumer that the brake shoes needed replaced, the rear wheel cylinder was replaced and rear brakes have been adjusted. transmission had to be thrown into park while driving, dealer could not find any problems. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While applying brakes to slow down, consumer could smell rubber burning. had contacted dealership about problem. *ak *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes were applied at speeds of 40mph and over pedal was normal, however, there was extended stopping distance. dealer has inspectedvehicle. however, problem still exists.*ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/23/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2099 | |
| Brakes wear prematurely under normal driving conditions. two (2) sets of front pads and rotors have been replaced within 33,000 miles. inboard side of pads and rotors were deeply scored. outboard sides were ok. could the brake calibers be defective? dealer has not suggested that the calibers be replaced, which are under warranty.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Brakes pulsate and vehicle vibrates. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at any speed, could step on brake pedal and brakes will start making noise, like metal to metal. also, vehicle will no stop on time. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Braking performance less than ideal since purchase. brake rotors found to be out-of round, and pads showed signs of heat damage. replaced at manufacurer's expense. likely manufacuring defect, as vehicle has been driven quite gently, and has less than 12,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 04/08/2000 | |
| Rust underneath the vehicle. all four axles/brake caliper,brake drums/stabalizer/ exhaust pipe and leaf spring bracket.also, on tires and inside of the rims were rusted. consumer stated notified the dealership.*ak customer arbitration board dinied customer's request for replacement vehicle saying that the rust is not a manufacturing defect. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/02/2004 | 32498 | 1 | 09/30/2000 |
| 1. spalling of metal off inner surface of brake rotors 2. rapid brake pad wear on pad not equipped with wear sensor 3. replacement of pads and roters - parts are available. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2003 | 27121 | 1 | |
| Ltr fr john harisiadis (il) request an investigation into the defective rotors used on chrysler/dodge minivans, he has experience w/ chrysler/dodge in getting his 2000 dodge grand caravan repaired. consumer feels that dealers are putting defective rotors on vehicle deliberately. vehicle was taken to have a noise checked and was told that the rotors were pitted and rusted. *ts there was a noise in the brakes. it was diagnosed as the front wheel rotors which were pitted and rusted. the consumer needed a letter from john harisiadis who requested an investigation into defective rotors used on chrysler/dodge mini vans replaced. the rotors deteriorated prematurely which caused a noise when the brakes were applied. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 23000 | 1 | 09/11/1999 |
| While driving, the rotors experienced premature failure, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*ak *ts the consumer stated the rotors were very stiff, and the dealer was unable to cut them down. *jb | |||
| 3 | |||
| The service technician informed consumer that the front brake pads had 45 percent of pad left and the rear brakes had 75 percent left. the front rotors were pitted and rusting from the inside out. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stared the vehicle experienced rotor problems.(consumer no longer owns vehicle) *yh | |||
| While driving heard a loud noise and grinding sound. steering wheel started vibrating. had mechanic to put up vehicle, and mechanic indicated no squealing. warning system on brakes, and brake rotors were totally trashed on one side. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/22/2000 | ||
| While driving down a steep incline, consumer applied brakes and the steering wheel started vibrating. took vehicle to dealer and dealer indicated rotors were brown in color and warped. dealer turned rotors. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Master cylinder was leaking, and rotors were warping. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 04/08/2000 | |
| Rust underneath the vehicle. all four axles/brake caliper,brake drums/stabalizer/ exhaust pipe and leaf spring bracket.also, on tires and inside of the rims were rusted. consumer stated notified the dealership.*ak customer arbitration board dinied customer's request for replacement vehicle saying that the rust is not a manufacturing defect. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 24800 | 12/20/2000 | |
| When i took the car in for tire replacement, the tire people showed me a leak on both rear brake cylinders. the front brake cylinder now also has a small leak from the gasket. the minivan has 25,000 miles on it and was purchased december 2000. it is driven on good suburban roads. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| Brake lines failed on 2000 dodge caravan. consumer thinks that this problem should be a recall. *nj when the consumer backed out of his driveway, he lightly applied the brakes and the pedal went soft and there was very little braking capability. fluid was found on the ground . further inspection showed one of the brake lines had rusted through and the other was severely rusted. the corrosion was limited to the steel tubing directly adjacent to the stainless steel flex lines. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 3 | 05/12/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. she took vehicle to the dealership last week for maintenance. her husband just put new brakes on the vehicle and the dealership inspected them and everything was great. she left the service department and now the master cylinder malfunctioned. the dealership would not suggest her to drive the vehicle, but she had to drive the vehicle home. abs light has been on her vehicle for the past year and a half it has been coming on randomly. dealership said they could not figure out what she was talking about because the light would not come on while they were test driving it and they could not duplicate. the brake failure happened the day after she picked the vehicle up from the dealership which was july 8 and that the soonest they could get her vehicle in was july 15, 2005. she had a recall on electrical system , and they would never check this. but she was experiencing this problem because inside light, stereo, windows would not go up or down, and headlights failed. the dealership stated that vehicle was not recalled. when she went back on july 15th they did not even test drive vehicle because mileage was the same when she left as it was when she took the vehicle into the dealership.*ak | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 24800 | 12/20/2000 | |
| When i took the car in for tire replacement, the tire people showed me a leak on both rear brake cylinders. the front brake cylinder now also has a small leak from the gasket. the minivan has 25,000 miles on it and was purchased december 2000. it is driven on good suburban roads. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Master cylinder was leaking, and rotors were warping. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| I was in line at school when my brakes went out. we took it to the dealership, but they told us that it was the master cylinder. i think now after watching the story on the news that it was the brakes that did not hold. i think all cars need to have this interlock brake on them. i want to know how i can get interlock brakes on my van. if i had of known that my van did not have that on it i would have brought another type van. #even our insurance company said that this was the safety van. please help. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 10/21/2001 | |||
| When cruise controlis on engine speeds up while going up an incline. consumer applied brakes, and they did not work. had to apply brakes hard to get them to slow vehicle down. contacted dealer ,and dealer stated brakes were stealing vacuum from brake booster, but everything is okay. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| While driving heard a loud noise and grinding sound. steering wheel started vibrating. had mechanic to put up vehicle, and mechanic indicated no squealing. warning system on brakes, and brake rotors were totally trashed on one side. please add vin. *ak | |||