Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E047000 Reported July 27, 2005

Caliper bolt breaks

Better Brake Parts · N/A · 50,833 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E047000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Better Brake Parts
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
50,833
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 27, 2005

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Better Brake Parts dealer and reference recall ID 05E047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E047000?

NHTSA recall 05E047000 was issued by Better Brake Parts on July 27, 2005. It addresses: Caliper bolt breaks. The recall affects approximately 50,833 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Better Brake Parts dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E047000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.