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 | 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Abs computer failed again after ford dealer replaced original. upper shock/spring mount completely rusted away causing loss of steering and suspension. local dealer refused to review for possible manufaturers defects. *ak | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving right front of vehicle went down. then, brake light came on, and there were no brakes. pulled up to a light to check, and noticed brake fluid running out,. truck was sitting low because the shocks had dropped down on the brake line. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 0 | ||
| Brake pedal dropped to the floor, and brakes failed. consumer lost control, resulting in a collision. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 mph replaced internal gears gave out at 65 mph.//abs brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 mph.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1992 | |
| Abs locks up. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 10/02/1992 | ||
| Anti-lock braking system failure is indicated on the instrument panel. dealer stated that it was only a test system failure. | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes failed. tt | |||
| 09/01/1992 | |||
| Abs, when surface wet or sit for period 0f 6 hours experience brake lockup. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/06/1997 | |||
| The wheel hub broke, causing the wheel bearing to be chewed up and pushes the brake pad away, causing grinding. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Front disc brake rotors failed. *sd | |||
| 07/09/1995 | |||
| Excessive wear on the brakes. rotors are wearing away. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/24/1998 | 3 | 09/01/1992 | |
| Read brake drums have warped 3 or 4 times each side, makes brake pedal pulsate. turned by dealer once and possibly replaced once, constant problem. have smelled melting wire insulation several times. outside mirrors fold back over 55 mph. replaced once, still problem. gas tank drips gas, plastic tank in contact with metal crossbar. appears to be original installation problem. need warranty fix on this. | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Right rear brakes failed 3 times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Main brake line ruptured due to rubbing on parking brake cable, causing complete brake failure. *ak | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Right front sagged.pulled over saw fluid leaking look in fender well saw spring hanger rusted out and spring push up into inner fender and brake line broke | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer son was driving the truck and brake failed and hit other car brake line had a hole in it from rubbing on frames sharp edge. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder failed due to brake fluid contamination. (attorney for client) *sd | |||
| 11/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Brake cable rubs against frame. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/15/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| While making a normal brake application the master cylinder attachments studs failed, resulting in a collision, due to loss of control, prior to recall notice (96v024). *yc | |||