Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
What Happened
A faulty brake hydraulic master cylinder, made by Affinia Brake Parts, Inc., was installed in some vehicles as a replacement part. These master cylinders were sold under various brand names and were manufactured between July 2005 and January 2006.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle's master cylinder leaks brake fluid in very cold temperatures, it can cause your brakes to fail, leading to a longer stopping distance and potentially a car crash.
Free Fix
Your vehicle's faulty brake master cylinder will be replaced free of charge by the dealership. You can contact Affinia Group Customer Service at 1-800-323-0354 to schedule the repair.
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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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