Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
What Happened
The brake hydraulic master cylinder is a crucial safety part that helps control your brakes. In some cases, a faulty master cylinder from certain brands (like NAPA, Raybestos) could leak brake fluid when it's very cold.
Risk if Unfixed
If brake fluid leaks out, your brakes might not work as well in cold weather. This means it could take longer to stop, and you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty master cylinder for free. This repair is part of a recall, and you should contact Affina Group at 1-800-323-0354 to schedule the fix when it's convenient for you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
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