24E001 – Brake Rotor May Fracture – Spektrum Dynamic Friction R1 Brake Rotors

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-001
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Spektrum Brakes LLC JAN 03, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-001 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Spektrum Brakes LLC Address : 13140 Midway Place
Cerritos CA 92887
Company phone : 7147772323
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 699 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dynamic Friction R1 Cncpt Multiple – See attached Part No. : xxx-03054+kits Size : NR Function : Brake rotor
Descriptive Information : Based on a reported failure in a brake rotor from a mechanic, the company instituted an investigation and found that the edge code on the affected rotor came from one particualar suppliers and batch code. The company immediately notified its distributors to stop distribution of the product. The company removed product from its inventory to take the measurements of the product as compared to the company’s specifications. The company’s investigation ultimately concluded that the manufacturing of the brake rotor that did not confirm to the company’s specifications. Each brake rotor has a part number, a vendor code, and a batch order number stamped along the metal side edge of the brake rotor so that affected parts are easily distinguished. Production Dates : JUL 22, 2023 – OCT 23, 2023
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The hub of the brake rotor can fracture under certain conditions.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The parts are used on the front brake axles only. If the affected part factures, there may be a decrease in braking performance, with more distance required to completely stop the vehicle. The potential decrease in braking performance is indeterminate but might contribute to the possibility of a crash. If the
casting fractures while the vehicle is moving it could also result in secondary Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-001 Page 2 damage to surrounding vehicle components.
Description of the Cause : Heat dam thickness is below the company’s stated specifications. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Rotors covered by this recall might fracture at the hub of the brake rotor under certain conditions. If the casting fractures, the driver may notice a rattle or clunking noise coming from the front wheel area. Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Ontario Ltd. O/A Wa-Lin Trading Address : 439 Spadina Rd.
Unit #205 Toronto Foreign States M5P 3M6
Country : Canada Chronology :
A mechanic called the company’s sales represetantive to identify a failure in a brake rotor. The company instituted an investigation and found that the edge code on the rotor came from one of the company’s suppliers. The company immediately notified its distributors to stop distribution of the product. The company removed product from its inventory to take the measurements of the product as compared to the company’s specifications. The company’s investigation ultimately concluded that the manufacturing of the brake rotor that did not confirm to the company’s specifications. After completing its investigation and preparing to conduct a recall notification, the company filed this Part 573 report with NHTSA. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The manufacturer will ask its customers to contact all known purchasers
of the product. The manufacturer will pay for a replacement brake rotor and the corresponding labor to correct the issue. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-001
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Each brake rotor has a part number, a vendor code, and a batch order number stamped along the metal side edge of the brake rotor.
All affected part numbers with the affected vendor and batch edge code have been removed from the company’s inventory. For all new production, the company has implemented a new process that requires its suppliers to measure the dimensions of the affected area and to document their review. The company has also implemented a secondary measurement confirmation process internally. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The company will send notices to its dealers who distributed the parts to
auto mechanics. The company will send ask that Amazon.com send notices to owners who purchased the part directly from Amazon.com.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 08, 2024 – JAN 22, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 10, 2024 – MAR 30, 2024 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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