The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E026000·Announced 2016-04-01

Bosch Recalls Aftermarket Brake Pads for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Vehicles

Bosch is recalling specific aftermarket front brake pads for 1993-2007 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because a shifting shim may damage the brake disc, potentially reducing braking power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that may reduce braking power and increase the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Robert Bosch LLC is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The affected models include Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads were manufactured between October 1, 2014, and October 31, 2015.

The recall is due to a defect where the brake pad shim may shift out of position, causing it to contact the brake disc. This contact can result in damage to the disc. A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, which increases the risk of a crash.

Bosch will instruct owners on how to have the affected brake pads replaced free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY TAURUS, TAURUS SHO, CONTINENTAL, SABLE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Robert Bosch LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake Components
Hazard
Affected units
49,635

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • TAURUS
  • TAURUS SHO
  • CONTINENTAL
  • SABLE
  • MARK VIII

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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