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Master Brake Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled April 13, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E014000 · Master Brake
Hazard
LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID DIMINISHES BRAKE EFFECTIVENESSAND MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES IF NOT NOTICED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL,WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE VALVES WITH CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED VALVES.
Units
637 units
Description
SYNCHRONIZING VALVES AND KITS FOR VALVES LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO: 1. THE VALVE O-RING WAS CUT OR MARRED DURING ASSEMBLY; 2. IMPROPERLY COMPOUNDED O-RINGS AND KITS THAT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRAKE FLUID AND CAUSING FAILURES WERE INSTALLED IN THE VALVE ASSEMBLY.
What to do
REPLACE THE VALVES WITH CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED VALVES.
Product
Master Brake 7170
Manufacturer(s)
MASTER BRAKE SYSTEMS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →