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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 325000 | 09/26/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1991 | 08/07/1991 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 985A6 | 03/18/1998 | 601004 | Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc | 12/14/2000 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes replaced. | |||
| 11/23/1996 | 11/07/1996 | ||
| The vehicle was idling in the parked postion, consumer's foot was on the brake pedal, consumer put car from neutral into drive vehicle accelerated from standstill to approximately 45 mph and hit a bus. brakes could not stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes resist/vehicle bucks when slowing down. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake front pads and rear discs make noise when pedal is applied, extended stopping distance occurs. dealer contacted, and rotors were replaced three times. also, the brakes were replaced six times in three years. brake light stays on, and problem still exists.*ak | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped front brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/30/1991 | |||
| Vehicle makes clunking sound when accelerating after a full stop. brakes have been relaced three times due to excessive wear. | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brake pads. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 1 | ||
| First: station wagon's rear seat cover can be latched without a key. recall 92v065000. vehicle was sold in ohio & now in florida. second: brake rotors are corroded & should have been replaced recall 91v134001. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1991 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced twice, in need of replacement again. | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Front end vibration when braking, due to warped rotors. *dsh | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brake rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Replaced brake pistons. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake front pads and rear discs make noise when pedal is applied, extended stopping distance occurs. dealer contacted, and rotors were replaced three times. also, the brakes were replaced six times in three years. brake light stays on, and problem still exists.*ak | |||