NHTSA Recall # | 10906 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 98E010000 |
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Manufacturer | AIMCO PRODUCTS INC. |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | B-SERIES TRUCK |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
Date of notification | 15/04/98 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/04/98 |
Report created | 09/04/98 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 23500 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Loss of braking can result. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | 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). |