Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E010000 Reported April 8, 1998

Aimco/brake rotors

Aimco Products Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 23,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98E010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
23,500
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 8, 1998

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking can result.

Corrective Action

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.

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 Aimco Products Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98E010000 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 98E010000

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

What is recall 98E010000?

NHTSA recall 98E010000 was issued by Aimco Products Inc. on April 8, 1998. It addresses: Aimco/brake rotors. The recall affects approximately 23,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aimco Products Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E010000 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.