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 - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V024001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1991 to 11/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 108000 | 03/22/1996 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/05/1996 | 02/29/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern california counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA95018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024002 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
| EA95018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024001 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
| EA95018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024000 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/06/1997 | |||
| While driving about 75-80 mh driver noticed a tire defect. tire tread broke, causing driver to lose brakes, and vehicle flipped over twice. driver was carrying a child at the time of the incident.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| When purchased vehicle abs lights were on and stayed on. also, clutch became inoperable. contacted dealer, and was told that the firewall was cracked broken, and needed to be repaired. still having problems. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1991 | |||
| Abs; one wheel will lock up and slide the first couple of times when you apply the brakes first time in the morning. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/10/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Ford dealer in this case disputes current nhtsa campaigns on this vehicle. campaign #s are 96v024001 (brakes-regional) & 91v189000- warranty history reports no attention to this matter. dealer is listed in this form, original selling dealer - holmes tuttle ford, tucson arizona. | |||
| 12/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Brakes tend to grab/lock up when brake pedal is depressed, causing panic stop situations. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 6 | ||
| Abs, front brakes continue to wear every 10,000 miles while driving, replacement of rotors and calipers and disc pads. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear brakes noisy, also too sensitive in wet weather. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| The brake shoe had to be replace. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states he was unable to stop vehicle because of a highly corroded ruptured brake line, vehicle rear ended another vehicle and consumers vehicle was deemed totaled, consumer is seeking reimbursement from manufacturer for the repairs of the brakes.*yh | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Brake line was corroded, and when pressure was applied, it blewout brake line. an accident occurred because of this problem. *ak *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Clutch was bad due to crack in firewall not allowing full travel of master cylinder and problems shifting. transmission bearings and gears worn out beyond reasonable repair. | |||
| 10/12/1995 | |||
| Bolt separation in brake master cylinder. resulted in vehicle accident. tt | |||