Equipment recall 98E010000 · April 8, 1998

Ford Aerostar, Ford Ranger and 2 more models

Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence: Loss of braking can result.
Remedy: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during April 1998.OWNERS who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98E010000
Reported to NHTSA: April 8, 1998
Filed by: AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
Owner notification: April 15, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 23,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor

Recall 98E010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Aerostar (1986-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Ford Bronco II (1990): 1990
Ford Ranger (1983-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
Mazda B-Series Truck (1994): 1994

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