Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you stop safely. It's the part that controls the brake fluid flow to your brakes. In some cases, the seal in your master cylinder can fail, causing a brake fluid leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, your brakes won't work properly. This can lead to a serious accident, as you might not be able to stop your vehicle in time.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by the manufacturer, Cardone, and they'll offer to replace your master cylinder or repurchase it at no cost to you. You should contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule the repair or replacement.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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