FORD AEROSTAR 1996: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-15 | 1998-04-08 | 1998-04-09 |
Production Dates: 1991-08-12 - 1997-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE ROTORS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AIMCO AT 815-759-7935.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
