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Ford Probe 24V (1997)

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Ford Probe 24V (1997)

I drove a friend to a Midlands Auction House to collect his winning bid. While there, I was able to inspect some of the cars that hadn't been collected by their new owners. This car is a timewarp, and has only done 1000 miles from new.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM


Posted on: 1993-10-25
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.

Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no.  Bd 1552.notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety at1-800-424-9393.empire motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums.  Theu.s.a.  Representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.these brake drums were installed on vehicles from july 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993.