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, ELECTRIC | |||||
| BPI9905 | 01/01/1999 | 605849 | Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly, works intermittently, pulses the 4-way flashers, and / or interfers with antilock brakes operation. *tt | 07/29/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 983564 | 01/01/1998 | 607835 | Experiencing a squealing noise from the front brakes when applying the brakes on some vehicles. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 97111097238 | 11/10/1997 | 53664 | Subject on rear vibration/shudder when applying brakes. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 4633 | 08/01/1998 | 615171 | Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 985A23 | 03/18/1998 | 601026 | A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions. *tt | 12/11/2000 | |
| 96718 | 03/25/1996 | 613339 | Subject regarding on-vehicle caliper-mounted brake rotor machining accessories from rotunda, for certain vehicles, are now available for service use. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 98413 | 03/02/1998 | 601274 | A grabbing condition and / or squeal noise from the rear brakes during first few brake applications after rainfall and / or while brakes are cold. *tt | 07/16/1998 | |
| 985A25 | 03/18/1998 | 601027 | A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles. *yc | 06/19/1998 | |
| 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 - CALIPER | |||||
| 985A32 | 03/18/1998 | 601039 | Procedures on caliper-mount lathe machining setup. *yc | 12/13/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. so consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. the starter failed three times. a/c failed. the gear shifter failed. the exhaust system failed. brake caliper and rotor failed. wires underhood rust out. power steering hose failed. *yh | |||
| 06/27/1998 | |||
| Consumer was taking vehicle in for brake repairs when dealer informed consumer that both front drums were cracked. it was due to vehicle traveling over the mountains. but yet the consumer suppose to have heavy- duty trailer tow package. consumer feels this is not a normal wear. condition needs to be looked into. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 11/26/1995 | ||
| Tired to stop vehicle in rain at 40 mph, abs brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes locked up; cause: left rear brake cable binded, not allowing rear brake shoes to return fully to anchor pins. after parking brakes were applied, vehicle drifted to left, could have caused crash. dealer will reroute parking brake cable, install windlece on left rear spring bracket to prevent chafing. | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | 06/28/1986 | |
| When the streets are slick and wet or on gravel upon applying the brakes the front wheels locked up and driver had no control of the vehicle. the abs only applies to the rear brakes. *ak while driving on wet roads, consumer touched the brake pedal and the truck would not steer or stop, consumer stated on the way to the dealership, the front wheels locked up, consumer was notified that vehicle only came equipped with rear abs, two people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| 06/19/1996 | |||
| Abs-when brakes are applied on a slippery surface the rear brakes do not lock. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Anti lock sensor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 6 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Brake system continually experiencing problems, unable to be rectified. mjs | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | 06/28/1986 | |
| When the streets are slick and wet or on gravel upon applying the brakes the front wheels locked up and driver had no control of the vehicle. the abs only applies to the rear brakes. *ak while driving on wet roads, consumer touched the brake pedal and the truck would not steer or stop, consumer stated on the way to the dealership, the front wheels locked up, consumer was notified that vehicle only came equipped with rear abs, two people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Front brake rotors (right and left) were found to be cracked during 60,000 mile service. no mechanical symptoms of the problem manifested themselves prior to the finding of the damage during 60,000 mile service. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Front calipers cracked. contacted dealer who could not find cause of problem. *ak *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| The front brake disc rotors have cracked all the way to the hub. when applying the brakes the pedal vibrates. dealer has replaced both front disc rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1996 | |||
| Brakes/rotors: the front brake rotors are cracking which is causing the front brakes to lock up. three sets of brakes have been installed since purchasing this vehicle in 1996. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 06/27/1998 | |||
| Consumer was taking vehicle in for brake repairs when dealer informed consumer that both front drums were cracked. it was due to vehicle traveling over the mountains. but yet the consumer suppose to have heavy- duty trailer tow package. consumer feels this is not a normal wear. condition needs to be looked into. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/14/1999 | |||
| Casting cracked, and the pump fell off (bearing in pump failed). this controls the power brake assist. *ak | |||