Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
91V134000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1985 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)32500009/26/1991ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/06/199108/07/1991
Defect SummaryFront disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
Consequence SummarySeverely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
RCL/94E5503/01/19953013100Unknown11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE88014FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/15/198805/26/1988HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT
 There is no summary currently available
EA90045FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/28/199009/12/1991BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS91V134000
 There is no summary currently available
EA90045FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/28/199009/12/1991BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS91V134001
 There is no summary currently available
EA90045FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/28/199009/12/1991BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS91V134002
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 Vehicle will stall suddenly. vehicle will not go over 35 mph and at the same time the temperature gauge will go high, and brakes do not have full power.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/10/1990
 When trying to apply the brakes, pedal goes all the way to the floor with extended stopping distance. *ak
103/18/1996
 Brakes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/03/20031
 While driving at 25mph front left mechanism which holds brake system fell inside the wheel. dealer notified. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
01/01/19011
 Consumer inquiring information concerning the subframe body mounts recall and the rotor separation recall on the 1986 ford taurus.*mr *nm
06/07/19957
 Front brake rotors failed prior to recall (91v-134). *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
103/18/1996
 Defective brake line.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
07/26/19961
 Brake hose defective.