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, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98E010000 | AIMCO PRODUCTS INC. | E (Equipment) | 23500 | 04/15/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/08/1998 | 04/09/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of braking can result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V223000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 30000 | 12/27/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/11/1989 | 01/02/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes, master cylinder.vehicle description: truck, van. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A52 | 03/18/1998 | 613023 | This bulletin contains service tips when servicing any brake related roughness / pull concerns. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 962617 | 12/16/1996 | 51002 | Brakes - brake service - service tips. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 190000 | 1 | |
| The rear anti lock brakes have malfunctioned, causing the brakes to lock. as a result the steering lock and the vehicle lost control. no report of airbag deployment. please provide additional information. *nlm | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 10/01/1989 | 10/01/1989 | ||
| When brakes are applied in rain and abs comes on, rear brakes lock up and will not come loose until vehicle has come to a complete stop. dealer can't find a solution. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/01/1989 | |||
| Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. a/c o rings leaked freon/front brake rotors warped all around prior to recall 98eo10000)/transmission continuously humming, (mr-91s41)/fuel strongly smells inside of vehicle, and abs light stays on. dealer and manufacturer contacted and aware of some problems, indicated vin# does not comply to the recalls. problems still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 06/12/1993 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed. | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop the rear brakes locked up, causing rear of vehicle to pull from right to left, causing an accident, in which vehicle rolled over. please provide details. *ak consumer stated that the anti-lock brake light would illuminate, consumer also stated when brakes are applied the rear end of vehicle would fishtail. consumer took vehicle in for service, but dealer could not duplicate problem. on another occasion, consumer applied brakes to avoid hitting a merging vehicle, the vehicle fished tailed, and turned parrarell to the curb and proceeded to flip onto its left side. consumer received injuries to back and knees. *tt | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 5 | 07/25/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes fail continuously, repairs made however problem continues. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 07/25/1996 | |
| Abs brake lights come on and stay on. installed all new front/rear brakes and replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1996 | |||
| Applied brakes during inclement weather , all four wheels locked up. no response from anti-locking brake system. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Went to apply the brakes and there was no brakes, to avoid hitting vehicle, consumer hit a pole , has abs anti-lock brakes and having other problems . please describe . *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, extended stopping distance intermittently loss of effectivess. tt | |||
| Vehicles abs braking system intermittently locks-up in wet weather or even after washing the car.having extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| 05/30/1994 | |||
| Abs: at slow speed, brakes pedal goes to floor or lock up; abs light will come on; caused extended; nearly caused accident; happened one time at highway speed. | |||
| 03/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear anti lock brakeroblem, also anti-lock brake came on/off. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop the rear brakes locked up, causing rear of vehicle to pull from right to left, causing an accident, in which vehicle rolled over. please provide details. *ak consumer stated that the anti-lock brake light would illuminate, consumer also stated when brakes are applied the rear end of vehicle would fishtail. consumer took vehicle in for service, but dealer could not duplicate problem. on another occasion, consumer applied brakes to avoid hitting a merging vehicle, the vehicle fished tailed, and turned parrarell to the curb and proceeded to flip onto its left side. consumer received injuries to back and knees. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/05/1998 | 12000 | 20 | |
| The vehicle is experiencing the failures described in the master cylinder pistons recall 89v223000. in addition, the abs light comes on. also, the vehicle is experiencing the failure described in the ignition switch recall 96v071000 but this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1995 | 1 | 01/06/1990 | |
| Brakes failed causing consumer to plow through garage and into family room furnishings. no bodily injuries. tt consumer states mechanic advised her that the master cylinder had fallen out in the mechanic's hand and oil had got into the booster master cylinder and booster were replaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Front end shimmies when brakes applied, replace rotor twice and disc brake once. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 02/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Replaced front/back brake shoes/pads. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/1989 | |||
| Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. a/c o rings leaked freon/front brake rotors warped all around prior to recall 98eo10000)/transmission continuously humming, (mr-91s41)/fuel strongly smells inside of vehicle, and abs light stays on. dealer and manufacturer contacted and aware of some problems, indicated vin# does not comply to the recalls. problems still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake hoses failed. | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle is only operated in texas. the design of the brake hose mount and a rubber collar at the steel to hose connection point allowed dirt and moisture to collect and rust the brake line in to. i was pilling in my driveway and was lucky i was not on the highway. this is very dangerous and i have to believe there are many other failures in the us. thanks | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Replaced front brake hoses. | |||
| 07/15/1990 | 12 | 05/04/1990 | |
| When rubber tips on vacuum line blows off, they will crack through heat causing loss of brakes; replacement needed. failure occurs on start-up and high heat weather. possible brakes are vacuum assistance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Braking system -- master cylinder | |||
| 09/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder loses pressure and brake pedal goes to the floor, stops vehicle very little. consumer may try it next time and brakes will work fine. this problem is intermittent. consumer contacted ford about recall on brakes. ford stated that there were no recall on brakes. ford file#9005975796. *ak *yh | |||
| 09/27/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| Possible master cylinder failure caused brake pedal to go to the floor when backing up resulting in driver hitting a pedestrian and a parked car. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 07/25/1996 | |
| Abs brake lights come on and stay on. installed all new front/rear brakes and replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1995 | 1 | 01/06/1990 | |
| Brakes failed causing consumer to plow through garage and into family room furnishings. no bodily injuries. tt consumer states mechanic advised her that the master cylinder had fallen out in the mechanic's hand and oil had got into the booster master cylinder and booster were replaced. *jb | |||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor, master cylinder is bad, on back order for five months. tt | |||
| 09/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Master cylinder recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts (89v-223). *ak | |||
| 03/29/1995 | 3 | ||
| Master cylinder has been replaced 3 times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 05/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal was inoperative. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 12/13/1995 | 1 | 01/06/1990 | |
| Brakes failed causing consumer to plow through garage and into family room furnishings. no bodily injuries. tt consumer states mechanic advised her that the master cylinder had fallen out in the mechanic's hand and oil had got into the booster master cylinder and booster were replaced. *jb | |||