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 - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 980319 | 04/01/1998 | 603512 | Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/14/1999 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| While driving the abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. also, the passenger side front wheel lug nut sheared off, almost causing a loss of vehicle control. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1998 | 8 | ||
| Coming to a stop vehicle would bounce. took to dealer & told rotors out of round. had them resurfaced. problem reappeared. took back to dealer & was told pads were worn. brakes replaced once more. happened 5 other times. was told all & all it was normal wear. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 5 | 08/20/1996 | |
| Abs failure. at time vehicle has no brakes other times abs will lock up. | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 2 | 04/02/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed twice. *dh | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right. *ak | |||
| 12/05/1995 | 4 | 11/02/1996 | |
| Brakes fail to respond to pedal application, allowing truck to roll. brakes feel like they aren't responding. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/05/1997 | |||
| When driving at any speed on wet pavement and applying the brakes, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide. *ak | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 12/02/1996 | |||
| When driving on rough surface, brakes have extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| Brakes pull to the left when stopping. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| When applying the brakes, truck pulls to the side. *ak the vehicle has intermittently pulled left and right during braking since purchasing vehicle.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/20/1998 | 8 | ||
| Coming to a stop vehicle would bounce. took to dealer & told rotors out of round. had them resurfaced. problem reappeared. took back to dealer & was told pads were worn. brakes replaced once more. happened 5 other times. was told all & all it was normal wear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Brake pads and lining worn. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | 02/22/1996 | |
| Brake bearings corroded. transmission slips under heavy acceleration and sometimes surges at stop lights. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Reat wheels lock up under hard braking. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 60000 | 2 | 03/19/9199 |
| While approaching an intersection, the consumer applied the brake pedal, and it had gone to the floor. the consumer pumped the brakes, and vehicle had come to an abrupt stop. ph the consumer found that the brake line had rusted and burst which caused the braking fluid to leak. scc | |||
| 08/07/1998 | 01/01/1989 | ||
| Consumer started vehicle, put gear into drive and vehicle suddenly accelerated, consumer stepped on brakes harder, breaking the brake line. driver unable to control vehicle, resulted in crash. *ak | |||