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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V340000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/28/1991 to 07/07/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 334047 | 12/20/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/13/1999 | 12/22/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt. if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 20, 1999. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA99014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1999 | 03/28/2000 | BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION | 00V136000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005. | ||||||
| PE96053 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/05/1996 | 01/13/1997 | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION | ||
| Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure. | ||||||
| PE92080 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/05/1992 | 02/12/1993 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA97001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/13/1997 | 01/09/1998 | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION | 98V005000 | |
| Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure. | ||||||
| EA99014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1999 | 03/28/2000 | BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION | 99V340000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||
| RQ98023 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/13/1998 | BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION | 98V005000 | ||
| The brake rotor of the subject vehicles can corrode and separate at the disc/hub area causing vehicle control problems and increasing breaking distance. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/11/1996 | |||
| Just a minimal bump on the right side activates the anti-lock braking system. resulting in increased stopping distance. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed prior to recall. | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Rotor separated from hub | |||
| 2 | |||
| Front disk brake rotors fell apart from corrosion and the outer ring broke loose from the center bolt section causing the brakes on that wheel not to assist in stopping the vehicle. | |||
| Rotor failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/13/2004 | 117610 | 1 | 11/28/2003 |
| The ignition will not turn back. it is locked in place. i have to pull the wire off the distributor & the battery cable to kill it. this happens when my brake light on the instrument panel comes on. also, the heater, ws wipers & radio will not come on. my brake pedal stays down constantly, i have to physically pull up on it each & every time (the law has stopped me for this). my brakes make a horrible grinding sound at times. i have found similar complaints with all linking abs system failure. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| When shifting into drive vehicle drove out of control. consumer pressed brake pedal and vehicle still traveled, causing consumer to run into a tree. manufacturer has been notified. *ak brakes were working perfectly but the engine was at full throttle, over powering resulting in accident. *yh | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes and trembles, and pedal goes all the way down to the floor. *ak | |||
| 02/22/2000 | |||
| Consumer was driving on side street when she jammed brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle. upon applying brakes, they made a horrible noise. consumer took foot off the brakes, and they were fine. also, there was a collision with another vehicle, and the glass windshield shattered, throwing glass into consumer's vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 3 | 10/26/1992 | |
| While driving about 10 mph consumer could hear a noise, like grinding metal to metal on the brakes, which caused extended stopping distance. also front brake rotors had been replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1998 | |||
| When the brakes are applied the front end vibrates . when making a turn the vehicle turns to the opposite side. owner has contatced the dealer. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1992 | ||
| While driving on slightly bumpy surfaces and applying brakes, the vehicle vibrates in the front end and seems to cause some loss of control in the steering. | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Anti-lock brake system failed. | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 06/11/1997 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brake computer component failed. | |||
| 1 | 08/13/1996 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates when anti lock brakes applied. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Anti lock brakes stick intermittently. | |||
| 01/14/1997 | |||
| In cold weather when applying the abs brakes there were no brakes, took to dealer, had to order brake line hose which has been modified . *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 10 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes lock up. | |||
| 09/14/1996 | 01/25/1993 | ||
| Consumer states that vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse upon starting, consumer also reports that the abs brakes were inoperable.*ak | |||
| Abs braking system problems. please describe. tt | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/01/1992 | |||
| Abs system malfunctions when the temperature is damp, requires excessive pedal travel to stop vehicle. tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| On rough surface, brakes vibrate, it is difficult to stop.(abs). *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs brake system has not worked in 6 months, have warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Was entering highway and was cut off, so i applied brakes and vehicle flipped 3 times . i broke my neck (c1,c2,c3) and now military is medically retiring me. also have short term memory loss along with some other handicaps as severe pain on a daily basis. *ak | |||
| Brake pedal shift interlock system was recalled but dealer is out of parts. | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 1 | 04/15/1997 | ||
| Brakes squeal and pump on their own. | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Complete brake failure several times. | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| Shifted from park to drive, foot on brakes, engine accelerated, lurched forward, crashed into fence, went down an embankment, stopped by crashing into trees, no warning, skid marks indicated brakes were applied, not accelerator pedal. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brakes seized, causing fire. | |||
| 09/17/1996 | 1 | 08/16/1993 | |
| Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident/injury, also brake failure. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal occasionally goes to floor with brakes failing. *dh | |||
| Brakes are wearing out fast. tt | |||
| 11/12/1995 | |||
| Poor performance on the speed control car could not stop caused consumer to have an accident. tt | |||
| Applied brakes and auto would not stop-instead auto picked up speed. tt | |||
| 08/13/1995 | |||
| Upon coming down a grade and applying brakes vehicle shakes violently. tt | |||
| 07/25/1994 | |||
| Vehicle stall out at any speed, causing brake and steering ability lost, replace crank shift/crank sensor/speed sensor twice/wiring to no avail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| Brakes are corroded. every thousand miles brakes are replaced, and they are warped. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes and trembles, and pedal goes all the way down to the floor. *ak | |||
| Front brake disc/hub separation. | |||
| 01/20/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Front disc brake disc/hub separation | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Left front rotor suffered a separation of the disc from the hub. we had not been notified of any recall pertaining to this item. | |||
| 06/12/1998 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 98v00500 manufacturer's recall 747. dealer refused to replace parts due to pads needing replacement. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1992 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle makes noise while braking. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes are squeaking. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 06/04/1993 | |
| Brake disc failed. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Brake discs rusted. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake calipers, shoe drum and cylinders, brake pads failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake calipers failed. | |||
| 01/22/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake calipers replaced. | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sticking brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 06/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake calipers, shoe drum and cylinders, brake pads failed. | |||
| 06/20/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Brake pads wear more frequently than normal. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1992 | ||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Replaced brake pads. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| Brake pads needed replacement. | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | 10/10/1993 | |
| Brake pads/shoes failed. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Brake pads rusted. | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 04/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brake pads replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 5 | ||
| Dt: the owner was driving on highway and front end shook. owner called dealer, who stated vehicle needed an alignment. the repair was done. then the problem occurred a week later. owner kept calling dealer. they didn't have any answer. then, owner contacted a private mechanic, who said that this was just a bad truck. about week later while driving, got pulled over and received warning about the tail lights being out. then it was taken back to dealer, who repaired the taillights. also, the brake lights went out. owner took vehicle to personal mechanic, who put in a switch, but owner didn't know what kind of switch. a week after purchase the vehicle began having brake problems. the brakes were squealing and grinding under normal braking conditions. the brakes were replaced. the vehicle had brake problems around 70,000 miles. the front brakes were vibrating again after about 2 weeks after repairs. there have been no more repairs at this time. owner has not contacted jeep. there were no recalls. in february the oil plug came out. the vehicle was repaired by the owner's mechanic and the jeep dealership paid for this. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| Left front brake rotor broke/separated around the hub. driver was just about to enter interstate before this failure occurred. *ak consumer states rotor separation caused loss of control. *yh | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Disc brake rotors; vehicle almost hit a child because vehicle would not stop.*ak the broken disc brake was replaced. there was a recall on disc brake but this vehicle was not in the list. *yh | |||
| 10/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement rotors and pads which should have been covered by recall 98v005. *slc | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-340) prior to recall notification, consumer was denied full reimbursement of the repair and is requesting additional reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-340) prior to recall notification, consumer is being denied reimbursement by the manufacturer. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v340000/ manufacturer's recall 747/ front brake rotors. dealer stated earliest date that he could service vehicle was sometimes in september because vehicle was not purchased at the that dealer's location. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The front brake rotor failed three times prior to recall notice 99v-340. nlm | |||
| 02/28/1999 | 2 | ||
| Ea 99 01, 4/brake rotor disc/hub: on two different occasions vehicle experienced hub separation while driving at 55 mph. manufacturer was contacted. local mechanic says arm assembly damaged and needs replacement. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall component failed prior to recall notification (99v-340). *mjs | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice (99v-340). *mjs | |||
| 07/27/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-340) prior to recall notice, failure caused damage to brakes, required additional component replacements. *mjs | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 3 | 10/26/1992 | |
| While driving about 10 mph consumer could hear a noise, like grinding metal to metal on the brakes, which caused extended stopping distance. also front brake rotors had been replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Was going on off ramp when the webbing separated from disc hub. the ring on hub broke on right & left front. this caused vehicle not to stop when brakes were applied. no control of vehicle after brakes applied. wheels would vibrate. took vehicle to dealer & mechanic repaired problem. owner has rotors. *ak | |||
| Both front brake rotors broke in two at the same time, causing vehicle to have no braking ability. both front rotors were replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1999 | |||
| Front brake rotors cracked, almost causing vehicle to have an accident. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| While driving the front left brake rotors separated from the hub, causing the vehicle to severely pull to the right. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors disintegrated prior to recall notice, resulting in lock up. | |||
| 07/13/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Rotors rusted and failed almost resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of control, recall on other vehicle's however vehicle not included due to vin./model/year. | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 1 | 07/21/1993 | |
| Rotors rusted causing them to separate from the drum resulting in loss of control and near accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake rotors rusted out resulting in rotors in two pieces. recall on component however denied services. | |||
| 07/14/1997 | |||
| Disc rotor on abs system failed. | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Front brake rotor had separated completely from the hub. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| While applying the brakes the rotor's broke. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 1 | 09/13/1993 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 08/23/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Brake rotors wear more frequently than normal. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 1 | 02/26/1993 | |
| Brake rotor failed. | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Rotors failed twice, due to being warped. | |||
| 04/19/1994 | 0 | 05/21/1993 | |
| Brake rotors turned twice due to warpage. | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 1 | 03/29/1993 | |
| Replaced brake rotors. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 05/13/1997 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/08/1997 | 2 | 06/22/1993 | |
| Brake rotors warped, causing vibration. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | 12/06/1993 | |
| Front brake rotors replaced. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | 10/10/1993 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Brake rotors rusted. | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 06/11/1997 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Brake rotors rusted. | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 01/21/1994 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| Brake rotors warped. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 07/24/1993 | |
| Brake rotor broke off at spindle. | |||
| 04/05/1997 | 1 | 07/13/1993 | |
| Brake rotors warped. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 06/04/1993 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rotors needed to be replaced. | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Brake rotors corroded. | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced. | |||
| 03/16/1995 | 2 | 01/02/1994 | |
| Rotor failure. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 08/13/1993 | |
| Brake rotor surface separates from rotor due to rotors being defective. | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| The right front hub/rotor disintegrated, causing loss of control. | |||
| 04/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors replaced. | |||
| Brake failure; when attempting to slow/stop, brake starts to stop vehicle, then lets go, almost caused an accident due to hub separation of disc rotor, whcih was replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake rotors warped, causing steering wheel to shake violently. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 10/24/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Brake drum out of round. | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 06/11/1997 | |
| Brake drums failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 06/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake calipers, shoe drum and cylinders, brake pads failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/08/1997 | ||
| Rear wheel cylinder failed. | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Brake failure, rear wheel cylinder piston rusted, causing the cylinder to lock up, resulting in loss of rear brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/14/1997 | |||
| In cold weather when applying the abs brakes there were no brakes, took to dealer, had to order brake line hose which has been modified . *ak | |||
| 06/07/1995 | |||
| The hydraulic brake line was leaking . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/20/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brakes failed to operate causing accident; master cylinder was checked by inspector and found to have leak that allowed all fluid to escape without any warning | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1992 | ||
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/12/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. mr | |||
| 09/24/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was left running while in park with hand brake engaged. suddenl vehicle started to roll backwards about 70feet before hitting a utility pole. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Brake pedal is located too far from gas pedal. during an emergency/accident the gas pedal was pushed instead of the brake pedal, causing vehical to lose control, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brake pedal retaining clip never installed. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Brake lines replaced. | |||
| 05/16/1996 | 2 | 04/29/1993 | |
| Antilock brake light came on. | |||