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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 jeep wrangler which i bought new. recently i began having trouble shifting into second gear and sometimes it would pop out while driving. soon after i began to have brake issues and had a mechanic look at it. he said he had never seen a jeep rusted out so bad with so few miles on it and said it was a hazard to drive. he said the brake lines were rusted through as well as the support for the transmission . he said the frame was in terrible shape and said i was lucky the thing didn't fall apart while i was driving it. this vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 85000 | ||
| I own a 2000 jeep wrangler which i bought new. recently i began having trouble shifting into second gear and sometimes it would pop out while driving. soon after i began to have brake issues and had a mechanic look at it. he said he had never seen a jeep rusted out so bad with so few miles on it and said it was a hazard to drive. he said the brake lines were rusted through as well as the support for the transmission . he said the frame was in terrible shape and said i was lucky the thing didn't fall apart while i was driving it. this vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 1 | 12/02/2005 | |
| Consumer purchased a 2000 jeep wrangler and was informed that brakes were new and in good condition. upon putting vehicle in park parking brake did not hold and had to be adjusted. *ts the consumer stated he was involved in an accident when he attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle didn't stop. the front pinion seal was replaced and the battery was replaced because it was leaking. *jb | |||
| 03/20/2003 | 31000 | 50 | 03/17/2003 |
| When driving on a wet or a sandy road surface, the vehicle could not be stopped without placing the vehicle in neutral. this occurred because the rear wheels kept turning. the vehicle was serviced 3 times by different mechanics, and all of the brake components were replaced, but the failure still recurred. *ak the problem was also really bad on snow or ice. the consumer suggested that the dealer try other wrangler's in which they found that the 1998 models with rear wheels, locked on slippery conditions and found that the 2004 wrangler's with no rear, locked up. the consumer also found that his vehicle with the rear on a jack would not stop the rear wheels from spinning with the consumer's foot on the brake(s) with the vehicle in drive. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/22/2000 | 5000 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Rear brakes extremely weak/ non existant in 2wd mode. notice the problem most when backing down hill in 2wd and brakes applied - vehicle will slide alot even at very low speeds. in 4wd the stopping distance is fine. this vehicle has abs and we tried disabling it (at the dealers - a dealer tech pulled relay) and problem still there. i jacked up rear of car & in drive at idle speed the rear tires would not stop even with full brakes applied. the parking brake works fine & must be used in conjunction with brake pedal to stop when backing down a hill, otherwise vehicle must be in 4wd for brakes to work properly. has been in shop twice, they replaced proporting valve on last trip but this did not help. the first time they fried my onboard computer & had the jeep in the shop for a month. this has done it since day one. the dealer keeps saying nothing is wrong.*ak | |||
| While driving in the rain and approaching a stop light or sign rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to change lanes. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes weak, took to brake shop, found right rear wheel cylinder failed soaking shoes with brake fluid and left side seeping fluid. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| No back brakes | |||
| 09/08/1999 | |||
| The consumer stated that he was driving and when he applies his brakes the brake pedal went down to the floor. and also wheh he applies brakes the consumer states that he hears noises from the rear wheel and left wheel. the consumer tooks his vechicle to the dealer . mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway and when applying brakes there is vibration throughout vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Warped front rotors replaced twice in 9000 miles transmission very hard to shift grinds gears. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/20/2001 | |||
| While driving 30 mph applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no braking action. no accident. dealer replaced brake booster/ master cylinder.*ak | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer put vehicle in drive & it went into reverse. dealer replaced the master cylinger because while braking pedal went to floor, consumer later heard a noise while braking, dealer lubricated and adjusted rear drums. rear glass was chipped and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 1 | 08/26/1999 | |
| When consumer applies brake pedal it goes all the way down to the floor. brakes wouldn't hold. consumer has to use emergency brakes in order to stop.*ak the brake failed due to defective brake cylinder. the owner says the rear glass is also defective as well as the tire, which was replaced. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/20/2001 | |||
| While driving 30 mph applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no braking action. no accident. dealer replaced brake booster/ master cylinder.*ak | |||