The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E057000·Announced 2018-07-18

Brembo Recalls Federal Mogul Rear Brake Pads Due to Material Detachment

Brembo is recalling certain Federal Mogul rear brake pads because the material may detach from the back plate, potentially affecting braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake pad material detachment) that inhibits braking ability and increases the risk of injury and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Brembo S.p.A. is recalling certain Federal Mogul rear brake pads. The defect involves the brake pad material potentially detaching from the back plate during braking, which can affect the vehicle's braking performance in slowing down.

If the brake pad friction material detaches, it can inhibit braking ability, increasing the risk of injury and crash. The recall began on July 17, 2018.

Brembo will work with affected vehicle manufacturers and distributors to replace the defective brake pads free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS recall
Manufacturer
Brembo S.p.A.
Category
Vehicle — Brake Pads
Hazard
Affected units
3,026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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