Robert Bosch, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16E026000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E026000 by Robert Bosch, Llc. Affecting aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598 Includes 49,635 affected units, Front Brake Pad Shims May Shift and Contact Disc, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsaftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598
Defect Summary
Bosch brake components llc (bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598. These brake pads, manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 ford taurus, 2001-2005 mercury sable, 1995-1999 ford taurus sho, 1995-2002 lincoln continental, and 1993-1998 lincoln mark viii vehicles. the brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Corrective Action
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2016. owners may contact bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.