MIDAS BP1259M 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99E001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MIDAS | BP1259M | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-01-13 | 1999-01-19 | 1999-01-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: FEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37611
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 OUTER BRAKE PADS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPER DURING NORMAL BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BRAKE PADS WITH REVISED REPLACEMENT PADS.
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'.
