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Brake Parts 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled June 9, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E030000 · Brake Parts
Hazard
THE FLUID RESERVOIR MAY NOT HAVE SLOTS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR FLUID TRANSFER IN THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING SWITCH IS LOCATED. IF THE MAIN BODY OF THE RESERVOIR IS SUDDENLY DEPLETED OF BRAKE FLUID, THE WARNING SWITCH MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED.
Remedy
BRAKE PARTS IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MASTER CYLINDERS TO THEM AND THEY WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES.
Units
3,149 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PART NUMBERS 390275, 390377, MC390275, MC390337, E151360, E150614, 18M801, AND 18M739 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1998 AND APRIL 2000. THESE MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE AN INCORRECTLY MOLDED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
What to do
BRAKE PARTS IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MASTER CYLINDERS TO THEM AND THEY WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES.
Product
Brake Parts 18M739 · Brake Parts 18M801 · Brake Parts 390275 · Brake Parts 390377 · Brake Parts E150614 · Brake Parts E151360 · Brake Parts MC390275 · Brake Parts MC390337
Manufacturer(s)
Brake Parts Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →