Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
What Happened
The brake master cylinder in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you stop safely. Unfortunately, some aftermarket master cylinders made for Ford, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles, including some sold under the names NAPA, Raybestos, and others, could be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks because of the faulty master cylinder, your vehicle's brakes won't work as well, especially in cold weather. This could cause you to stop farther back than usual, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your brake master cylinder will be replaced for free. Your dealer will swap it out with a new, reliable one, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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