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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/18/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Consumer took vehicle to dealership because of a noise that was being heard when applying the brakes. dealer maintained that the brakes were fine, yet the noise continued. it could be heard when vehicle was going at 35 mph. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 01/05/1998 | ||
| Brakes, steering, body, and engine malfunctions. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/23/2002 | 15765 | 3 | 08/03/1998 |
| When the consumer applied the brakes, they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm both front brakes locked up within less than a month apart. there was a problem with both rear brakes and the left front caliper locked up. *scc *jb | |||
| While making a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, vehicle went into a sudden extended stopping distance, causing consumer to depress brakes again. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/26/2002 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Consumer applied brakes to come to a stop at intersection, pedal felt hard, and vehicle went through intersection. dealer stated both rear calipers were frozen, and one front rotor was rusted. all parts were replaced. on july 26, 2002 consumer applied brakes at 10 mph, pedal felt hard, no braking action. vehicle at dealer at this time. *ak the booster was replaced, however it is uncertain as to if this will remedy the problem. *slc | |||
| While turning into a parking space at a low speed and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and the vehicle kept going. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| While making a sudden stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal. dealer has been contacted. please provide further informaion. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 2 | 05/21/1998 | |
| Brakes continually failing and making noise, unable to rectify. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/26/2002 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Consumer applied brakes to come to a stop at intersection, pedal felt hard, and vehicle went through intersection. dealer stated both rear calipers were frozen, and one front rotor was rusted. all parts were replaced. on july 26, 2002 consumer applied brakes at 10 mph, pedal felt hard, no braking action. vehicle at dealer at this time. *ak the booster was replaced, however it is uncertain as to if this will remedy the problem. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| Brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close. also, height of brake pedal and accelerator pedal are the same which caused pedal misapplication. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| Design problem; the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are the same height. if driver has part of foot on the brake pedal he steps on the accelerator pedal at the same time. driver was involved in a crash on june 1, 1988 because of problem. *ak | |||