Recall 99E001000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads

NHTSA recall 99E001000 · announced January 19, 1999 · Rockhill · 37,611 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DISC BRAKE PADS USED AS REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS FOR 1983-1985, 1987-1994 FORD RANGERS, 1984-1985, 1987-1990 BRONCO II, 1986-1997 AEROSTAR MINI VANS, 1991-1994 EXPLORER, AND 1991-1994 MAZDA NAVAJO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LOCATING LUGS ON THE STEEL BACK OF THE OUTER BRAKE PAD WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED.

The risk

THE OUTER BRAKE PADS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPER DURING NORMAL BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BRAKE PADS WITH REVISED REPLACEMENT PADS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER/OR RETAILER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 13, 1999. OWNERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT PADS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 1-314-977-0300.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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