Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system, responsible for helping you stop safely. In some cases, internal corrosion can weaken this component, affecting your car's braking performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder fails completely, your brakes won't work as intended, and you'll need to press the pedal much harder to stop. This could lead to longer stopping distances and increase the risk of a collision, which could be serious.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the master cylinder assembly, reservoir, and brake fluid for free, to ensure your brakes function properly and safely. You should contact Acura at 1-800-382-2238 as soon as you receive this notice to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CORROSION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR, AND BRAKE FLUID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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