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, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V340000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/28/1991 to 07/07/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 334047 | 12/20/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/13/1999 | 12/22/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt. if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 20, 1999. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA99014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1999 | 03/28/2000 | BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION | 99V340000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005. | ||||||
| EA99014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1999 | 03/28/2000 | BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION | 00V136000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||
| RQ98023 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/13/1998 | BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION | 98V005000 | ||
| The brake rotor of the subject vehicles can corrode and separate at the disc/hub area causing vehicle control problems and increasing breaking distance. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/17/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Shifting from park to drive took foot off brake and car lurched and accelerated and brakes failed causing several crashes into cars and destruction of property | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 25 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. driver sustained neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Extended stopping distance occurs intermittently when brakes are applied. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2001 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and was making a right turn while vehicle in front of her made a sudden stop. consumer applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor. and was hit from behind. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| When braking vehicle vibrates and shakes badly, there is also a humming sound. consumer had rotors replaced, but problem still there. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brakes are vibrating and vehicle is taking too long to come to a stop. consumer feels theres no security with brakes. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied under narmal conditions the pedal went to the floor, resulting in an extended stopping distance. the dealer repaired the vehicle . one week later, the problem reoccurred. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| When traveling at 35 mph and deprssing the brake pedal vehicle continued to accelerate. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause . please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1999 | |||
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Vehicle drifts to the left upon braking. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1994 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, premature wear of fron tbrake pads/rotors. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the brakes lock up and the vehicle would not stop. the seat belt did not hold the passenger in the seat, therefore the passenger flew forward in the seat. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a collision driving about 25 mph , and the airbag did not deploy. brakes went to the floor. dealer was notified. *ak | |||
| Upon making a stop on gravel/sand or wet pavement consumer noticed extended stopping distance/brakes fading away. consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 3 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied they lock up, occurred when bearly touching the brakes and caused the vehicle to skid tends to happen after rain or in humidity. *ak | |||
| Abs were replaced 16 days ago and now the brakes are wearing out again. this is the fourth set in two months. almost had an accient twice. tt | |||
| 09/17/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake on wet surface at 55 mph,hit a wet spot in the hwy, lost control applied the brakes abs failed. tt | |||
| 07/12/1994 | 4 | ||
| While coming to a stop on wet road, abs brakes failed 4 times. tt | |||
| 02/07/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving try to stop at stop sign went through the four way stop sign purchase jeep 3/15/94. tt | |||
| 07/07/1994 | |||
| Anti lock brakes made a knocking noise and then there was no brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brake system is inadequate to stop the vehicle. yh | |||
| 09/09/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 30 mph and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the vehicle does not stop. for the same reason the consumer's daughter had an accident. she rearended another vehicle. consumer had checked one of the front wheels and saw a hub separated on the right front wheel. dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes replaced. *sd | |||
| 12/09/1995 | |||
| There is no brake clip on brake linkage; brakes come apart; no resistance; pedal flops; applied emergency brakes to stop vehicle; no warning; speed 25-30 mph. | |||
| 07/13/1995 | |||
| Start vehicle put into drive, vehicle went open throttle position impact 12:00 position speed unknown applied brakes would not stop vehicle. tt | |||
| 05/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Continuous kniocking noise and pulsation from braking system after several repair attempts. *skd | |||
| 02/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. *aw | |||
| 03/11/1995 | |||
| Vehicle rolled away on a slight upward incline, brakes did not respond, while trying to control it, then vehicle flipped over 3 time. tt | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Brake failure, unable to stop the vehicle even after pressing brake pedal all the way to the floor. tt | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brake system failure. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brakes are vibrating and vehicle is taking too long to come to a stop. consumer feels theres no security with brakes. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Manufacturer was contacted to refund cost of repair of brakes and still no answer. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1994 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, premature wear of fron tbrake pads/rotors. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Braking action is inadequate/need excessive pedal pressure to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| The front left caliper locked up and is burning up the rotor s. please describe . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/20/2006 | 1 | 12/28/2001 | |
| Went to dealership regarding nhtsa campaign id number : 99v340000 (brakes) and dealer said due to mileage of jeep that the recall would not be done. *jb | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 1 | 04/18/1994 | |
| Manufacture refuses to follow recall #94v043000....also refused to be responsible for numerous other defects as noted by their technical bulletins, i.e. driver's door fell off frame.. *cb | |||
| 10/13/2003 | 30 | 1 | 12/18/1993 |
| My 1994 jeep cherokee front passenger rotor broke into two pieces because of excess rust. when i braked the car pulled very hard to the left. it was very difficult and dangerous for me to brake. when i looked up recalls for 1994 jeep cherokee's, cars purchased and registered in virginia are not part of the nhtsa campaign id number 99v340000, but maryland and dc cars were on the recall list. i live 5 miles from maryland/dc. you should put all states on this recall. i could have killed someone or died yesterday. *la | |||
| 08/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| The front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v-136 the consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 0 | ||
| Front brakes rotors warped after 9700mph on brakes. brakes were replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| When braking vehicle vibrates and shakes badly, there is also a humming sound. consumer had rotors replaced, but problem still there. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1998 | 2 | ||
| Rotor failed prior to recall notice 99v-340, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 02/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and were replaced (99v-340), request reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Prior to recall 99v34, the vehicle experienced rotor problems, the consumer feels that she should be reimbursed for the repairs that were done prior to the recall including a fuel pump that went bad due to the vehicle not being driven because of the faulty rotors. *slc | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had brake rotors repaired prior to recall notice 99v-340, dealer stated they were unable to accomodate consumers reimbursement request because the repair order which was submitted did not show a separation of the rotor from the hub. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Prior to recall 99v34, the vehicle experienced rotor problems, the consumer feels that she should be reimbursed for the repairs that were done prior to the recall including a fuel pump that went bad due to the vehicle not being driven because of the faulty rotors. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer experienced reclall problems before recall 99v34 and wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| While trying to slow down on damp road, the brakes locked and the vehicle spun several times colliding with another vehicle causing injury to the driver. the brakes lock in any damp, wet or snowy weather. there was a recall on brakes and rotors, but got worse after recall fixing. *yh | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-340) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| Recall # 99v340000 brakes:rotors: dealership never took care of recall campaign, even though customer's receipt showed work was performed. when vehicle was taken to a private mechanic two weeks later, rotors were replaced at owner's expense. dealership was refusing to reimburse customer for work. dealer wanted to change rotors to chrysler rotors, but did not complete the campaign the first time. *ak | |||
| Front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion in extensive period in salt roads. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice , consumer request reimbursement from manufacturer but they indicated that consumer was not eligible for reimbursement because of the wording the mechanic used to describe the rotors condition. nlm | |||
| 06/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| When applying brakes rotors on the left separated from the hub. problem was reported to the manufacturer. owner has replaced both front rotors himself. **ak | |||
| 07/16/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 99v-340. nlm | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification and is being denied reimbursement due to invoice problems. (99v-340) *mjs | |||
| 01/19/1999 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle has had continual problems with the brake system, replacement and repairs of several components prior to recall notification, consumer is having problems with dealership regarding recall repair. (99v-340) *mjs | |||
| 06/04/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall component brake rotors failed prior to recall notification. (99v-340) *mjs | |||
| 04/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rotors failed prior to recall notification. (99v-340) *mjs | |||
| 01/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall component failed prior to notification (99v-340). *mjs | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed and replaced pads, rotors prior to recall notice. *mjs | |||
| 09/12/1998 | |||
| While coming down a major hill occupants heard a pop coming from the front of the vehicle, then the steering wheel jerked to the right with no warning. the vehicle finally stopped with the right side smoking heavily. the right rotor split in half at the center. manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/13/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving the left front brake rotor failed. | |||
| 08/28/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Brake rotors failed three times. | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle shutters, rotors are warped. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 2 | ||
| Brakes heated up to the point where they wore out the rotors, causing vehicle to shimmy/and pull to one side. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 02/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes lock up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 01/01/2099 | |||
| Jeep cherokee 1994 tends to still slide a bit when brakes are applied. even when i replaced brake pads problem still exists. hae asked other jeep owner with the same year and they have told me the same thing happens to their jeeps.*ak | |||
| 09/15/1995 | |||
| Rotors wore out at 35,000 miles, caused rough stopping, grinding noises, rough pedal. *ak | |||