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 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V075000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1996 to 08/24/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 436200 | 10/11/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/09/2000 | 03/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 3, 2000 for the 1996-1998 model vehicles and on october 11, 2000, for the 1999-2000 model vehicles.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 ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 983216 | 02/13/1998 | 607431 | Some vehicles may exhibit multiple wheel speed sensor codes. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 00S03 | 09/01/2000 | 618580 | Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 12707 | 05/01/1999 | 6091681 | Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 6201 | 05/01/1999 | 607020 | Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 9989 | 05/03/1999 | 606409 | Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 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 - 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| 983081 | 02/26/1998 | 607373 | Concerns with incorrect brake shoe / lining assembly. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury mystique. the contact stated that he noticed a leak under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that the pressure conscious regulating valve on the rear driver side would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v075000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) and contacted the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were 93,000. | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 mercury mystique. the contact stated that he noticed a leak under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that the pressure conscious regulating valve on the rear driver side would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v075000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) and contacted the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were 93,000. kmj | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Driving car and started to slow the car down to stop and abs brakes failed to stop the car or stop the car from going into a slide. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| After the abs warning light came on, the car was taken to a dealer who after a few days of investigation said that mm needs electric hcu harness and module with an estimated cost of $1500 to repair. it seems that a wiring harness should last more that 3 years, espically on a braking system. ford offered to pick up 50% of the repair, but the premature failure of the abs system seems to be a design defect that should be ford's responsibility to repair. form completed by frank p frandina (owner's father) - day phone 716 632 7200 | |||
| 06/08/1998 | |||
| Consumer was traveling 20-25 mph. upon depressing the brake pedal to make a sudden stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing an accident. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 05/09/1997 | ||
| Vibration when brakes applied. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/20/1998 | 2 | ||
| Brake pads are wearing out excessively. they're rubbing into the rotors. would make strange noises, like grinding metal, when the brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While approaching stop sign, the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. dealership is aware of problem. *ak the consumer stated that the reason that the pedal went to the floor is because the hose that carries the brake fluid to the brakes was severed by fault of the design of the manufacturer. the hose rests against the rear shocks and over time was dug into by the metal shocks and eventually cut the hose. causing complete brake failure. *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| When driving and upon making a complete stop, master cylinder went out, resulting in loss of all fluid, and causing brake pedal to travel to the floorboard, resulting in unwanted and unexpected acceleration. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 05/12/1999 | |
| Recall 00v075000, repairs performed, but brake problems still exist. brakes lock up and vehicle slides forward. dealer refuses to repair free of charge.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 03/29/1997 | ||
| Booster vacuum line broke, causing power brakes to fail. *ak | |||