Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
06E087000HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES E (Equipment)45009/15/2006MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/17/200610/20/2006
Defect SummaryCertain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment for certain 2005-2007 ford f-250/f-350 4x4 pickup trucks to modify track width of front and rear axles. the rims provided in these wheel modification groups wear through the oem brake lines.
Consequence SummaryBrake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryHarsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. the recall began in september 2006. owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.
NotesHarsco recall no. #06-006.this recall only pertains to modification kits manufactured by harsco and has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford f-250 and f-350 4x4 pickup trucks manufactured by the ford motor company.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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
0600710/01/200610020520Brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines. *kb11/09/2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
0101190110020386Brake line interference with hanger plates on 2006 hd ford models. bllizzard snowplows. *tt09/26/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
02/15/2013625651
 The brake calipers on the f-250 s.d. [right side only] locked up causing it to pull very hard to the right. on the rear i had to replace: rotor, caliper, and pads. on the front, [right] just the pads. *tr
02/15/201362565
 The brake calipers on the f-250 s.d. [right side only] locked up causing it to pull very hard to the right. on the rear i had to replace: rotor, caliper, and pads. on the front, [right] just the pads.
12/27/2012355001
 While backing up applying braking, heard pop then had brake pedal pressure failure. vehicle stopped after striking embankment. applying brake pedal again pressure returned with grinding and erratic wheel braking. mechanic found broken caliper support bracket defective caliper and rotor due to interference had this occurred at a greater speed or other location the outcome would have been catastrophic. *tr
12/27/201235500
 While backing up applying braking, heard pop then had brake pedal pressure failure. vehicle stopped after striking embankment. applying brake pedal again pressure returned with grinding and erratic wheel braking. mechanic found broken caliper support bracket defective caliper and rotor due to interference had this occurred at a greater speed or other location the outcome would have been catostrofic
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
03/10/2011108400
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate he smelled a strong odor. when he inspected the vehicle, the calipers on the brake line had disintegrated. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 108,400.
03/10/2011108400
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate he noticed a smell afterwards. when he got the vehicle home he inspected it and noticed that the calipers on the brakeline had desenegrated. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 108,400. tb
06/18/200836000205/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. while driving between 40-45 mph in rainy conditions, the contact's vehicle struck an opposing vehicle on the driver's side. the frontal air bags failed to deploy, but the contact was uninjured. the police was called to the scene and filed a report. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired. on april 10, 2009, the master cylinder failed and the contact crashed into two other vehicles. the air bags failed to deploy again. the driver was uninjured, but his vehicle sustained severe body damage. the vehicle was towed to a collision center after being towed to his residence. however, the other two vehicles were completely destroyed the occupants were injured. the vehicle is in the process of being inspected and repaired. the cause of the air bag failures has not been determined. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 05/18/09. *lj updated 05/20/09.*jb
02/10/2009860001
 While driving down the highway, if you hit a pot hole or rough area on the pavement the 2006 f250 will shake very bad and you must slam on the brakes and come to a full stop to get control of the truck. it is even worse when towing a trailer in corner. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
05/18/201060000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 extended cab. while changing the brakes, the caliper piston the driver side crumbled, the front passenger side caliper piston was locked. the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where he was informed that the caliper was locked, frozen or busted. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

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