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). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 168000 | 2 | 04/15/1990 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving 45-50 mph the vehicle began to shake suddenly and then started to shake violently. there was a burning smell and the vehicle was pulled over. it was towed to the dealer who determined there was a fishing line wrapped around the brake pads, rotor and drum which needed to be removed. a month and a half later while traveling 45-50mph, the vehicle began to shake and there was a burning smell. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. also, while driving at low speeds with the accelerater pedal depressed the vehicle accelerates without effort. to control the speed the brake pedal has to be depressed however the back wheels begin to spin without gripping and lunges forward. to make the vehicle stop the ignition has to be turned off. there is a recall #89v234000 pertaining to fuel throttle linkages and control. the vin is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When applying brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. also,calipers locked up and the rotors were worn. mechanic replaced brakes calipers and rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/11/1992 | 1000 | 11 | 06/03/1990 |
| Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, i had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. windows have not worked for years, got them fixed at my expense but windows still fail to operate, driver side door handle has been broken for years canot open the door from the inside, door locks will not open must leave doors unlocked, truck has had a slight oil leak for years, fuel pump started leaking gas, fuel pump is located in the gas tank, gas tank had to be removed to fix at my expense, fuel gauge didnt work for years up untill fuel pump was fixed. *cn | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/11/1992 | 1000 | 11 | 06/03/1990 |
| Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, i had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. windows have not worked for years, got them fixed at my expense but windows still fail to operate, driver side door handle has been broken for years canot open the door from the inside, door locks will not open must leave doors unlocked, truck has had a slight oil leak for years, fuel pump started leaking gas, fuel pump is located in the gas tank, gas tank had to be removed to fix at my expense, fuel gauge didnt work for years up untill fuel pump was fixed. *cn | |||
| After market brake pads manufacturered by performance friction corp 83 carbon metallic highway, clover sc. 29710-0819 phone 803-222-2141, were defective. pads came unglued, and retaining clip broke on two sets. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Front brake rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate/vibrate. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Had problem with rear brake shoes & went to check them out. noticed no rear brakes at all. the solenoid valve was closed. was not allowing brake fluid to flow through. had no warning concerning the rear brakes. took to dealer & was informed the parts for the brakes are on back order. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 03/11/1992 | 1000 | 11 | 06/03/1990 |
| Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, i had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. windows have not worked for years, got them fixed at my expense but windows still fail to operate, driver side door handle has been broken for years canot open the door from the inside, door locks will not open must leave doors unlocked, truck has had a slight oil leak for years, fuel pump started leaking gas, fuel pump is located in the gas tank, gas tank had to be removed to fix at my expense, fuel gauge didnt work for years up untill fuel pump was fixed. *cn | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/11/1992 | 1000 | 11 | 06/03/1990 |
| Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, i had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. windows have not worked for years, got them fixed at my expense but windows still fail to operate, driver side door handle has been broken for years canot open the door from the inside, door locks will not open must leave doors unlocked, truck has had a slight oil leak for years, fuel pump started leaking gas, fuel pump is located in the gas tank, gas tank had to be removed to fix at my expense, fuel gauge didnt work for years up untill fuel pump was fixed. *cn | |||