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Wilwood Service Brakes recall

Recalled June 21, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17E030000 · Wilwood

Hazard
An unexpected loss of front brake pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or [email protected]. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC.
Units
15,000 units

Description

Wilwood Engineering (Wilwood) is recalling certain 7/8" Tandem Master Cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve). The brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit.

What to do

Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or [email protected]. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC.

Product
Wilwood 7/8" TANDEM MASTER CYLIND
Manufacturer(s)
Wilwood Engineering

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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