NHTSA Campaign 93E035000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Issued by MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP. · Reported Oct 13, 1993 · 300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Consequence
IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | PROBE | 1989 | 300 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1990 | 300 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1991 | 300 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1992 | 300 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1989 | 300 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1990 | 300 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1991 | 300 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1992 | 300 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1990 | 300 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1991 | 300 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1992 | 300 |
| MAZDA | MX6 | 1989 | 300 |
| MIDAS | BRAKE DRUM | 300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93E035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.