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  Defect Investigation of Brake Disc/hub Separation

Investigation of Brake Disc/hub Separation

Subject: Brake disc/hub separation
Components covered:
  • Service brakes, hydraulic
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 13, 1997. It was closed on Jan. 9, 1998. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1989 Dodge Monaco
  • 1990 Dodge Monaco
  • 1991 Dodge Monaco
  • 1989 Eagle Premier
  • 1990 Eagle Premier
  • 1991 Eagle Premier
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1991 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1992 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1993 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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