Better Brake Parts | NHTSA Recall #05E047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E047000 by Better Brake Parts. Includes 50,833 affected units, CALIPER BOLT BREAKS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain better brake parts (bbp) caliper bolts, p/n 6058, sold as replacement equipment for use on various passenger vehicles and as pieces that make up bbp repair kits that might possibly contain the defective bolts. the kit numbers are: 5045k, 14126k, btsl0018k, btsl0119k, btsl0313k, btsl0457k, apd-1k, 14417k, btls0001k, btsl0101k, btsl0121k, btsl0319k, btsl0315k, and 5047k. due to an embrittlement condition, these bolts may break without warning and the caliper could become unanchored from the mounting bracket, possibly impairing the braking ability of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Bbp has notified its customers and is replacing the bolts free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2005. owners may contact bbp at 800-234-2231.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E047000

Manufacturer: Better Brake Parts

Report Received Date: 2005-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Caliper bolt breaks

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 50,833

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain better brake parts (bbp) caliper bolts, p/n 6058, sold as replacement equipment for use on various passenger vehicles and as pieces that make up bbp repair kits that might possibly contain the defective bolts. the kit numbers are: 5045k, 14126k, btsl0018k, btsl0119k, btsl0313k, btsl0457k, apd-1k, 14417k, btls0001k, btsl0101k, btsl0121k, btsl0319k, btsl0315k, and 5047k. due to an embrittlement condition, these bolts may break without warning and the caliper could become unanchored from the mounting bracket, possibly impairing the braking ability of the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If the bolt breaks and the caliper becomes unanchored, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Bbp has notified its customers and is replacing the bolts free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2005. owners may contact bbp at 800-234-2231.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u9p5_dp3c~4igx

NHTSA ID: 05E047000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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