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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 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, 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 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on. i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed. everything worked fine until they did the recall work.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 120000 | 4 | 03/22/2005 |
| Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. my ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. the only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. the local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/06/1997 | |||
| Vehicle's rotors are improperly manufactured and can't be turned. contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/10/1998 | 1 | 09/10/1994 | |
| Rear anti-lock brake system failed. *yc | |||
| 12/09/1998 | |||
| When driving at 35 mph there is some popping noise coming from the steering column.also, brakes are working intermittently.consumer tried to avoid hitting a deer within the road, and steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicel to flip over four times. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1999 | |||
| Abs light comes on. also, there is no horn function. horn/abs wiring is connected. mechanic informed owner wiring connector might be wrong. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1999 | |||
| Abs system warning light switch was defective, and wiring melted and could not register when brakes were worn out. dealer contacted, and problem was remedied. vehicle did not comply to recall 98e010000. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 20 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Rear brake continues to grab, lock with very little pressure on brake pedal | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 3 | 03/31/1995 | |
| Rear abs brakes failed three times, once resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| In emergency stopping situation, front wheels lock up. when brake pedal is let up to regain front wheel traction and steering control, front wheels remain locked, resulting in extended stopping distance. to regain control, brake pedal must be totally released. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/20/1994 | ||
| The abs fails with no indication. the dashboard light illuminates and goes out, as per the instruction manual, but the brakes lock. the dealer says they are fine. | |||
| 10/16/1995 | 5 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick. tt the odometer malfunctions. oil lights and engine light continue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. the horn failed. the weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off. *yh | |||
| 06/02/1995 | |||
| Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors. tt | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failure, intermittent failure of abs brakes when its raining. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 01/08/2000 | ||
| The front and back brakes, rotors, and drums all need replaced. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 10/07/1998 | |
| Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident. | |||
| 01/07/1997 | |||
| The clip falls out and the brakes disengage when trying to stop the vehicle. also they have had the clip replaced 3 times. consumer has contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| There is a noise in the brake ,when applying the brake the steering vibrate there is a little play . tt | |||
| When applying brakes auto vibrates so hard you loss control of auto. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| When applying the brakes on a decline the brakes start smoking. dealer has replaced the shoes. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1995 | |||
| Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors. tt | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving and when applying brakes there was a grindindg noise. mechanic told her that there was metal to metal grinding sound on the rotors. that was why she was hearing the grinding noises. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1999 | |||
| Abs system warning light switch was defective, and wiring melted and could not register when brakes were worn out. dealer contacted, and problem was remedied. vehicle did not comply to recall 98e010000. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1995 | |||
| Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors. tt | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| The front left brake line hose is rubbing against the frame of the vehicle, causing the brake line hose to have a cut in the line, the design on the front end on the new vehicle is a redesign.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 5 | |||
| Master cylinder has been replaced five times since vehicle was purchased, dealer can't fix problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on. i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed. everything worked fine until they did the recall work.*ak | |||