Key Takeaway

FEDERAL MOGUL/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS by FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION was recalled on March 28, 2002. What to do: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES...

NHTSA Ongoing

FEDERAL MOGUL/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS

Recalled: March 28, 2002 ~71,490 units affected 02E012

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH THE QUICK TAKE-UP VALVE DESIGN MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1998, THROUGH MARCH 12, 2002, SOLD FOR USE ON LIGHT TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT HAVE THE SNAP RING PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY. IN SUCH CASES, AS PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE QUICK TAKE-UP VALVE VIA APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, THE VALVE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER CAST HOUSING. WHEN DISENGAGED, THE VALVE CAN APPLY PRESSURE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER'S PLASTIC BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH IS NESTED IN A METAL CAST HOUSING. IF THE RESERVOIR BECOMES PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE CAST HOUSING, A RAPID LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Injuries / Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE HENCE SIGNIFICANT RELIANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES FOR STOPPAGE MAY BE NECESSARY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Products Affected

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE...

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