Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3012200 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| While applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. dealer replace the front brake calipers 2 times, and brake master cylinder once. problem is still occurring. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 10 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Check engine light remains on. consumer continuously has to replace brakes. also vehicle hydroplanes at slightest acceleration when the roads are wet. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/12/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was traveling 40mph downhill, applied brakes and they went to the floor, no brake response, hit a truck, frontal impact. dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| Seatbelt (all) motor doesn't run and backseat stick, power locks only work when it warm, drivers side door doesn't work at all. camshaft pulley was recalled and supposedly fixed, just after warranty ran out it broke again. brakes go out ever six month, replaced waterpump twice, idle pulley, fan motor and the lower front ball joints, starter, alternator, battery twice, entire muffler system 3 times, bar that goes across the front by the wheels, blower motor chrips and squeeks at low blowing speeds, replace muffler heat shields and there still is clanging noise in the front crankshaft, also replaced motor mounts, should have kept the beater it was much cheaper. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 06/11/1995 | ||
| Left rear brake shoe linings separated from shoes. left rear wheel bearings came apart. both rear brake cylinders leaked. front engine pulley/harmonic balancer came apart. | |||
| 05/29/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Front brakes pulsate. *sd | |||
| 05/29/1996 | |||
| Vehicle did not shut down. put it in neutral than it slowed down. brakes melted hub caps to the wheel. *ak | |||
| Experienced brake grinding, had replaced four times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, replacement of disc rotors, pads and calipers and fittings in the front, still experience pedal fading. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| While applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. dealer replace the front brake calipers 2 times, and brake master cylinder once. problem is still occurring. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| The right brake cylinder will not hold the brake line which causes loss of brakes when applied. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Brake shoes and rotors failed. *et | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors failed on two occasions, causing grinding and vibration. mjs | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| Purchased car used, the driver's and passenger's side seat belt retractors stopped working and the brake pads were replaced on four occasions and make noise . please describe . | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Excessive wear of pads, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Brake shoes and rotors failed. *et | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors failed on two occasions, causing grinding and vibration. mjs | |||
| 10 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Check engine light remains on. consumer continuously has to replace brakes. also vehicle hydroplanes at slightest acceleration when the roads are wet. | |||
| 03/21/1996 | 0 | 03/01/1994 | |
| While driving vehicle, went to apply brakes, made loud noises, had not warning. brakes worn out, returned vehicle home. took it to a mechanic & was informed that rotors had to be turned & new brakes put on. manual says ck at 30,000; dealer says 5,000. *ak *ak | |||
| Rotors have been replaced four times. please give more details. *ak | |||
| Brakes shimmy upon application. dealer installed shoes, hubs and rotors. every couple of months dealer replaces same components. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/16/1995 | |||
| The rotor had to be replace two time consumer almost had 2 accident this weekend . tt | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced rotors due to vehicle vibration. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 10 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Check engine light remains on. consumer continuously has to replace brakes. also vehicle hydroplanes at slightest acceleration when the roads are wet. | |||
| Brakes shimmy upon application. dealer installed shoes, hubs and rotors. every couple of months dealer replaces same components. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brake master cylinder failed, causing accident/injuries. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 3 | ||
| Brake pedal too small and too high, causing accident. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| While applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. dealer replace the front brake calipers 2 times, and brake master cylinder once. problem is still occurring. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake switch wire failed, vehicle would not come out of park. mjs | |||