Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 985A49 | 03/18/1998 | 613019 | Experiencing a squealing or grinding noise from either the front or rear brakes when the customer lightly applies the brakes. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 9811312 | 02/01/1998 | 607496 | Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp and trouble codes 41/45/55/63. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 983072 | 02/01/1998 | 607367 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent abs warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be retrieved during a quick test. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 3203970214 | 02/14/1997 | 51803 | Diagnosis of abs system. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC3203970214 | 02/14/1997 | 51802 | Diagnosis of a villager abs system. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1026197230 | 01/23/1997 | 51636 | Abs system and prior to replacement of the hydraulic anti-lock actuator assembly. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| BC3480972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51474 | Intermittent abs lamp on and wheel sensor dtc's set while driveing the vehicle on the highway. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0412961120 | 11/20/1996 | 50747 | Concerns of abs amber indicator light on. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 98154 | 08/03/1998 | 609534 | Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced. yd | 04/03/2000 | |
| BC0104960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46430 | May exhibit a grinding/squealing noise from the rear brakes. the noise typically appears in the vehicle when its cold or in the morning under first application. engineering is currently developing a revised material that will be available | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Drums turned because they were warped. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 0 | |||
| While driving wouldstep on brakes pedal, and they will not activate. had taken vehicle to dealer,and brakes had to be replaced. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 01/08/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving vehicle when she applied the brakes and vehicle did not stop. (please provide more information). *ak | |||
| 11/04/1998 | 11/04/1996 | ||
| While making a turn through an intersection the steering and brakes failed, the driver coasted to the side of the road and tried to turn the key, the vehicle did not start, then the driver turn the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and it started. | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 4 | 05/22/1997 | |
| Abs brakes failed. dealer also replaced master cylinder. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement at low speed the rear brakes make a loud grinding noise, cause unknown. please givbe any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/19/1996 | 6 | 01/01/1996 | |
| When driving at highway speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle coutinues to move forward, resulting in extended stopping distance and brake fading away. also rpms continued to go up and vehicle did not stop. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1996 | |||
| Failaure of the abs braking system, loss of brakes and power assist causing the consumer to have a accident.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 04/27/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brakes failed when van stalled. *dsh | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Brakes failed 3 times. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 06/04/1998 | |
| Noisy brakes. after being repaired the noise intensified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Brake pads fail every 2000 - 3000 miles. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Brake rotors fail every 2000 - 3000 miles. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 4 | 05/22/1997 | |
| Abs brakes failed. dealer also replaced master cylinder. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 08/05/1996 | |||
| Failaure of the abs braking system, loss of brakes and power assist causing the consumer to have a accident.*ak | |||