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, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| 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, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| You can pull the key out and the van will stay running. crank the van and all the lights such as abs brake, airbag, oil, ect. lights stay on and you have to turn the van off and then crank it again and the lights usually go off. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1999 | |||
| Put the vehicle in reverse and it took off suddenly at 50mph. went to aply brakes, but they didn't work, as result, consume r hit another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 02/07/1995 | ||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with braking system; whenever the brake pedal is applied the front end would vibrate and shake, causing difficulty in stopping. dealer notified, and informed consumer that the material used in the pads is causing the rotors to warp. manufacturer is aware, and has not found a correction to this problem. *ak | |||
| Anti-lock brake interior light stayed on the vehicle. while traveling at 35mph on dry pavement when applying the brakes to slow down, the system locked up, causing the vehicle to slide to a stop. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 2 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Abs brake failure. also, premature wear of front brake rotors, resulting in scoring and vibration. *ak | |||
| 06/13/1995 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle to pa, brakes started to warp/ shake and hard to brake (abs), had them replaced and they warped again.*ak | |||
| Front vibrates when braking and turning either slow and fast speed. vehicle equipped w/rear abs brakes. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes they lock up without any pressure being applied to the pedal. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| While driving the driver's side wheel and brakes fell out, causing an accident. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 02/07/1995 | ||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with braking system; whenever the brake pedal is applied the front end would vibrate and shake, causing difficulty in stopping. dealer notified, and informed consumer that the material used in the pads is causing the rotors to warp. manufacturer is aware, and has not found a correction to this problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brakes lock up. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front discs warped. | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| When applying force to the brake pedal consumer noticed a loud grinding noise from the rear end, resulting in excessive wear of the rear brakes shoes and pads/calipers. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| When applying force to the brake pedal consumer noticed a loud grinding noise from the rear end, resulting in excessive wear of the rear brakes shoes and pads/calipers. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| Brake rotors are wearing too fast. after 2 years brakes and rotors needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brake rotors failed several times. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Brake rotors failed, causing vibration. (qcaw) | |||
| 06/10/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice #98e-0100.00. called dealership. was informed no parts available. would call when parts become available after ordering them. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 2 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Abs brake failure. also, premature wear of front brake rotors, resulting in scoring and vibration. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Scared to buy another ford aerostar | |||