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, AIR - CONTROLS | |||||
| 985A37 | 03/18/1998 | 601044 | The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| BC0324972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51434 | Rear brakes grab when cold or damp. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
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, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Right rear brake cable rubs on right rear shock absorber and has worn through the cable covering so that metal inside cable is exposed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/27/2007 | 115000 | 2 | |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1993 ford ranger. the contact was traveling at 40 mph and the rear end of the vehicle suddenly came crashing down and severed the brake line, there were no warning indicators. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the vehicle was diagnosed as having corroded rear shackles. the front and rear shackles were replaced as well as the brakes. *ak updated 2/27/2007 -*nm | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 4 | 10/06/1993 | |
| Rear brakes lock generally in cold, snowy and rainy weather. linings have been replaced on three occasions. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 100 | 06/01/2000 | |
| This is an ongoing problem it has been 4 yrs. left rear anti-lock brakes will lock up.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 100 | 08/01/1993 | |
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes left rear brakes keep locking up in cold weather. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1993 | |
| On two previous occasions the accelerator stuck - mid 1998 - one on a freeway on ramp and the other while acceleration while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. i put the vehicle into neutral and turned off the engine when stopped - it was fine upon being restarted. i took it into a shop but they were unable to find anything apparently wrong. on july 19,1999, while traveling 65 mph on the freeway, i briefly accelerated. the accelerator again stuck. i tapped on the brake to check if that would help. (i was not using cruise control and seldom use it.) the vehicle continued to accelerate. i then put the gear into neutral - it was an automatic. the wheels then froze/locked which caused the truck to skid and then rollover 1 1/2 times. i did not apply the brakes however there were skid marks on the roadway. the truck has been well maintained and other than this problem free. | |||
| 12/06/1997 | 2 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Vehicle collision due to anti lock brake failure. | |||
| 01/13/1993 | |||
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal on wet pavement or roads which have gravel the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid to a stop. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the brakes locked up and the vehicle went off the road. *ak | |||
| A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on, upon applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes; took to dealer, couldn't find the problem, took it back found that the rotors and drums needed to be replaced . please describe . *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Braking reduced by 60 percent whenever vehicle is driven on wet roads. (2nd vehicle on 509400) | |||
| 12/05/1993 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not work, especially in heavy rain; motor makes loud noise; also, exhaust system failed, catalytic converter caught fire;abs totally failed | |||
| Consumer was driving apply the brake went to the floor have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes lock up, causing loss of control/skidding. *skd | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 8 | ||
| Abs brakes failed 8 times, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1995 | |||
| Possible equipped with abs system, when brakes applied, noticed vibration and pulsation in brake pedal. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs locked up, had an accident. (please give more details). tt | |||
| 04/07/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Braking system failure, vehicle surges forward when braking, equipped with abs brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| The defective rear right shock absorber rubs against the brake cable, causing more wear and tear on the cable , which may lead to brake fluid leakage, causing the brakes to be inoperative. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 4 | ||
| Brakes and rotors continually fail. | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes applied. *sd | |||
| 03/25/1995 | 3 | ||
| When truck is cold or rain the brake locks up . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Having problem with the emergency parking brake, there is something that is leaking on the front wheel . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, right front disc pad came off vehicle while driving. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 4 | ||
| Brakes and rotors continually fail. | |||
| A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on, upon applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes; took to dealer, couldn't find the problem, took it back found that the rotors and drums needed to be replaced . please describe . *ak | |||
| 11/12/1994 | |||
| Upon making a quick stop vehicle vibrates and brakes pulsate. due to wear of front brake rotors. no response from anti lock brakes. tt | |||
| 05/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| Brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to pull to one side. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Rear brake lines rub on shock absorbers, not avoidable. extreme wear evident. also, headlights flash uncontrolably, suspected headlight switch replacement. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brakes locking during wet weather due to faulty brake shoes. nlm | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| In wet conditions the defective rear brakes malfunction, causing the rear wheel to lock up and extended stopping distance.. dealer replaced 2 brake master cylinders. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear brakes locked up 4 times, causing loss of control and 1 accident. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on, upon applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes; took to dealer, couldn't find the problem, took it back found that the rotors and drums needed to be replaced . please describe . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Rear brake lining replaced due to rear brakes locking up. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/04/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| A plastic clip that holds the wire from the differential sensor to the abs system to the emergency brake cable on the left rear of vehicle rubs the metal brake line at the frame and wore a hole in the line causing loss of brake fluid. no accident resulted but total brake failure resulted. | |||
| Right rear brake cable rubs on right rear shock absorber and has worn through the cable covering so that metal inside cable is exposed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| In wet conditions the defective rear brakes malfunction, causing the rear wheel to lock up and extended stopping distance.. dealer replaced 2 brake master cylinders. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/16/1996 | |||
| Failure of the brake power assist, causing the consumer to have a accident.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Brake booster installing mechanic did not refill master cylinder reservoir. *ak consumer went to dealer for recalls 94s91 and 96s35, regarding parking brake and cruise control, consumer states on the way home after repairs the emergency brake warning light illuminated, consumer was able to turn it off by pulling the brake release knob, within a mile it came back on and would not go off without pulling up on the emergency brake pedal, to keep the light off it was necessary to drive with one foot under the emergency brake pedal, later that evening consumer applied to emergency brake and it would not release, consumer found a plastic wedge crosswise in the emergency brake mechanism, next morning consumer found the brake master cylinder was out of fluid and the throttle and cruise control cables were out of their guides, later consumer attempted to set cruise control and it would not work, all these failures occurred only after 20 miles after recall repairs were completed. *slc | |||
| 02/29/1996 | |||
| The dealership has had no parts available since 2-29-96. please describe. | |||
| 04/05/1995 | |||
| The dealership did not have the parts when he was told to come in (96v0024.001). *ak | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Dealer does not have parts available to repair recall no 96v024000, for primary booster. dealer has said it would take up to 2 weeks to get parts. *ak *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair work on the brake booster can not be completed due to lack of parts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 01/13/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Brake light switch broke for the second time and needs replacement. dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. *ak cruise control does not turn off when brake engaged. *yh | |||