EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DISC ROTORS- PART NUMBER 65355, WHICH MAY BE IN A BOX LABELED 65355 OR 5578
— Recall Campaign #00E014000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DISC ROTORS- PART NUMBER 65355, WHICH MAY BE IN A BOX LABELED 65355 OR 5578. THIS ROTOR WILL HAVE AN IDENTIFYING ROLL MARK NUMBER OF 65355 ON THE EDGE OR TOP SURFACE AND A CASTING NUMBER OF 55468. THIS PART WILL BE IN A BOX IDENTIFIED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE-DIGIT CODES: 940P, 941P, 942P, 946P, 947P, AND 948P. THESE DISC ROTOR PARTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT WHEEL STUD(S).
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,167 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00E014000
| Manufacturer: | Brake Parts Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 21, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00E014000 |
| Units affected: | 8,167 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DISC ROTORS- PART NUMBER 65355, WHICH MAY BE IN A BOX LABELED 65355 OR 5578. THIS ROTOR WILL HAVE AN IDENTIFYING ROLL MARK NUMBER OF 65355 ON THE EDGE OR TOP SURFACE AND A CASTING NUMBER OF 55468. THIS PART WILL BE IN A BOX IDENTIFIED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE-DIGIT CODES: 940P, 941P, 942P, 946P, 947P, AND 948P. THESE DISC ROTOR PARTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT WHEEL STUD(S).
- Consequeces:
- THE INCORRECT WHEEL STUDS CREATES A CROSS-THREAD CONDITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Corrective action:
- THE MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DISC BRAKE ROTORS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 17, 2000.PURCHASERS OF THESE AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS SHOULD CONTACT BRAKE PARTS AT 1-800-323-0354.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).