Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
What Happened
Your brake master cylinder is a crucial part that helps control your vehicle's brakes. Some aftermarket brake master cylinders sold for Ford, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles may have been made with a weak seal that can fail in cold weather.
Risk if Unfixed
If this seal fails, brake fluid can leak out, making your brakes less responsive. This could cause you to stop more slowly or not be able to stop at all, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
A replacement master cylinder will be installed at no cost to you. Your dealer will take care of the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. You can also contact Affina Group at 1-800-323-0354 for more information.
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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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