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
BC889995040104/01/19953030300Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/14/2004780001010/16/1990
 While driving 60 mph, the anti lock braking system failed. as a result, when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. *ak the vehicle had been making noises since it was new. the consumer thought it was normal. the consumer was unable to find the parts. *sc *jb
08/09/20000
 While driving would step on the brake pedal, but vehicle will not stop. also, pedal felt hard. *ak
01/01/19951
 Anti-lock brakes failed to stop vehicle properly, also hard brake pedal.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12/26/1996104/01/1993
 Hydraulic brake system motor burnt out.
12/04/19954
 Inability to push brake pedal down, resulted in an accident.
12/29/1995
 Ignition switch failure, causes loss of power windows and braking. tt
01/23/19952
 Front shakes when applying brakes. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/01/19951
 Passing an 18 wheeler at 75 mph coming to a curve and tried to stop but disc brakes had locked up. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
11/10/1996410/01/1996
 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the present time. dealer/mfr. notified.*ak recall 92b11 - front disc rougness, brake shudder information attached, also the calipers were replaced. *tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
11/10/1996410/01/1996
 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the present time. dealer/mfr. notified.*ak recall 92b11 - front disc rougness, brake shudder information attached, also the calipers were replaced. *tt
 The front rotor had to be replaced about three times. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
05/24/19954
 Brake pedal is very stiff. (other vehicle on 489324) *skd