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). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Brakes overheat on a curvey road | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| In damp or wet conditions rear brakes will lock up. taken to dealer numerous times, insisted that this was normal for this vehicle. *ak the transmission will not shift correctly. up or down shifts between first and second gears is very rough and sloppy. also, when the weather is cold the transmission refuses to shift into reverse or forward at times. the consumer stated that the transmission was rebuilt at 68,000 by the dealer and within a few months the same problems started up again. *yh | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 1 | 02/19/1998 | |
| While going in reverse, applied the brakes, but brakes failed and the pedal went down to the floorboard resulting in a minor crash. upon inspection, brake fluid was leaking under the right front of the van, the brake hose was dangling completely free of the vehicle. the hose had separated from the vehicle at the small bracket attached to the body of the van. it is possible that the tube-like connection between the hose and body was too light-weight to take the constant steering and vertical strains. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/27/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Replaced orginal master cylinder with rebuilt ford master cylinder at approx. 100,000 miles, 8/9/97. replaced rebuilt master cylinder with another ford rebuilt master cylinder 3/15/1999. replaced brake computer and dump valve july-aug. 1999. replaced master cylinder with yet another ford rebuilt master cylinder (under warranty)...failed on feb. 27, 2000. auto mechanic pulls newly rebuilt master cylinders from boxes and they do not work. currently, am awaiting arrival of new ford master cylinder, in attempt to correct problem. since these parts were under warranty by ford, i feel they should compensate mechanic for wasted time of replacing constantly defective parts. mechanic has worked with ford rep in attempt to resolve problems. as of today, van has been in shop for 4 weeks (excluding weekend when it failed again). main family transportation to a family of 7. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Left front brake was seizing and pulling vehicle to left, after stop and go driving. i had this same experience with a 1982 ford f-100 pickup and finally corrected it by replacing pneumonic rubber disc brake pistons with steel ones (ceramic were available, too). i feel these rubber pistons, if used, should be recalled and replaced at mfr.'s expense. this problem caused a lot of stress in a long trip in the f-150. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| The defective rear abs braking system malfuctions, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid, almost resulting in an accident. cause unknown. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Anti lock brake computer signal failed. | |||
| 01/14/1997 | 05/01/1991 | ||
| Anti-lock brake failure; also, replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock brakes locking up, causing vehicle to vibrate. *dh | |||
| 09/10/1995 | |||
| Failure on the abs brakes loss the of the braking system. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, total loss of braking ability. tt | |||
| Abs: steering wheel/whole front end shakes while braking; rotors warp prematurely. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The anti lock brake light comes on and off. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving the brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision with three injuries, upon expection of the brake pedal travel and reservoir (oshp units 977), no pressure on the pedal and no fluid in the reservoir (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs | |||
| 06/14/1999 | |||
| Upon shifting gear into drive with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated. lost control and went through a building. driver had foot on the brakes, but they failed to stop vehicle. insurance company inspected the vehicle and said that rain got into the cruise control box, causing it to fail. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1993 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 01/15/1997 | 10 | ||
| Ignition switch key can be removed when transmission is in drive position, not checked by dealer. *ak consumer stated vehicle will roll, unless parking brake is applied power steering and brakes do not function properly.*jb | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Auto-tran:heard loud noise coming from underneath car;shifted from park to drive;engine accelerated; hit house;kept going/ foot on brake;shut off ignition. tt | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Defective master cylinder/calipers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Left front brake was seizing and pulling vehicle to left, after stop and go driving. i had this same experience with a 1982 ford f-100 pickup and finally corrected it by replacing pneumonic rubber disc brake pistons with steel ones (ceramic were available, too). i feel these rubber pistons, if used, should be recalled and replaced at mfr.'s expense. this problem caused a lot of stress in a long trip in the f-150. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brake calipers stick. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| Poor brake performance, smoke is noticed coming from the front wheels. the front brake pads have cracked, and been replaced 5 times, the vehicle shakes/vibrates when the brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 150000 | 2 | |
| The front brake rotors warped, causing the vehicle to shimmy. dealership repaired the problem twice, but the consumer was still having the same problems. *ak | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/23/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving down highway the rear brakes locked and caused a fire which melted the rear tires. consumer was travelling approx 65mph when the vehicle began to slow down and smoke began coming from the rear of vehicle.*jb. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/27/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Replaced orginal master cylinder with rebuilt ford master cylinder at approx. 100,000 miles, 8/9/97. replaced rebuilt master cylinder with another ford rebuilt master cylinder 3/15/1999. replaced brake computer and dump valve july-aug. 1999. replaced master cylinder with yet another ford rebuilt master cylinder (under warranty)...failed on feb. 27, 2000. auto mechanic pulls newly rebuilt master cylinders from boxes and they do not work. currently, am awaiting arrival of new ford master cylinder, in attempt to correct problem. since these parts were under warranty by ford, i feel they should compensate mechanic for wasted time of replacing constantly defective parts. mechanic has worked with ford rep in attempt to resolve problems. as of today, van has been in shop for 4 weeks (excluding weekend when it failed again). main family transportation to a family of 7. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Left front brake was seizing and pulling vehicle to left, after stop and go driving. i had this same experience with a 1982 ford f-100 pickup and finally corrected it by replacing pneumonic rubber disc brake pistons with steel ones (ceramic were available, too). i feel these rubber pistons, if used, should be recalled and replaced at mfr.'s expense. this problem caused a lot of stress in a long trip in the f-150. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| Master cylinder failed after replacement under recall order. | |||
| 01/14/1997 | 05/01/1991 | ||
| Anti-lock brake failure; also, replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. *sd | |||
| The master cylinder needs to be replace . tt | |||
| 03/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Brake master cylinder replaced five times. | |||
| 08/16/1995 | |||
| W/rear abs brakes; master cylinder failed while braking 40 mph w/pedal going to floor. part on national back order. please describe details. tt | |||
| 08/09/1995 | |||
| Brake pedal went to the floor master cylinder has to be replaced. tt | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Brake system failure, replaced master cylinder seven times due to a faulty sensor. *ak | |||
| The master cylinder when out and almost caused an accident. tt | |||