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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V141000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1987 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 141 | 09/11/1987 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/15/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks were built with incorrect rear brake assemblies. consequence of defect: a tendency for rear brake lockup would exist particularly during heavy brake applicaion with a lightly loaded truck. also, increased stopping distance would be required if the brake modulation (pumping the brakes) is used to control the vehicle during a hard brake stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear brake assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear brake assembly. vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks equipped with limited slip rearaxles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 985A22 | 03/18/1998 | 601025 | A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *yc | 06/19/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 985A36 | 03/18/1998 | 601043 | A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed, causing brakes to lock up/loss of control. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| The brake piston hangs up and does not release on the left front brake. the caliper does not release and the rotors get extremely hot, causing driver to lose brakes. the dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 12/06/1994 | 6 | ||
| Brake calipers replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Right rear brake shoe replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1988 | ||
| Vehicle is not included in recall notice (98e01000) for repairs for brake rotor failure. however, two recalls were done and it does not show that it has been done. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/11/1991 | 100 | 04/01/1988 | |
| Rear brakes lock up after vehicle has set overnight and especially during damp weather. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Drv door pwr window won't stay uppass side pwr window won't go down . rear drv side brake shoes worn off {stuck in the stop pos ?} causing smoke | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes lock up when emergency brake is set too tightly or in emergency situations. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 127000 | 1 | 06/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph in downtown traffic and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle was maneuvered around traffic and coasted to a stop on a side street. the contact changed the brake lines and the dealer was not notified. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1992 | |
| Brake lines burst twice in a 2-year period.both could have been serious.the problem occers when braking hard. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| The brake piston hangs up and does not release on the left front brake. the caliper does not release and the rotors get extremely hot, causing driver to lose brakes. the dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||