Recall 14E036000: Service Brakes, Air, Drum, Shoes/linings

NHTSA recall 14E036000 · announced July 3, 2014 · Brake Parts · 131,568 units affected

The problem

Brake Parts Inc, (BPI) is recalling certain ACDelco Part Nos. 17855B, 14855B, B855L, 17960B, 17815B, 14815B, B815L, 178589B, and 14589B, Carquest Part Nos. BS855, BS960, BS815, and BS589, Federated Part Nos. BS855, BS960, BS815, and BS589, and Raybestos Part Nos. 855PG, 855SG, 960PG, 815PG, 815SG, 589PG, and 589SG rear wheel brake shoes manufactured April 1, 2013 to April 19, 2014. The affected brake shoes may experience detachment from the steel shoe during operation.

The risk

Detachment of the shoe steel from the brake lining can reduce braking force, increasing stopping distance or could result in a wheel lock up condition, rendering the vehicle undriveable. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

What to do

BPI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake shoe free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact BPI customer service at 1-815-363-9000.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.