NHTSA recall 98V-033 (98V033000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported February 17, 1998 - about 1,137 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V033000
- Also written as
- 98V-033
- Reported
- February 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,137
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Why it is dangerous
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-033 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.