Component recorded by NHTSA
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Campaign summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy in the source record
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.
Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Catalog coverage
Vehicle pages represented here
This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Chrysler | Town And Country |
| 2001 | Chrysler | Voyager |
| 2002 | Chrysler | Voyager |
| 2003 | Chrysler | Voyager |
| 2000 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2001 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2002 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2003 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2004 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2005 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2000 | Dodge | Viper |
| 2001 | Dodge | Viper |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour |
| 2000 | Jeep | Cherokee |
| 2001 | Jeep | Cherokee |
| 2000 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2001 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2002 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2003 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2004 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2002 | Jeep | Liberty |
| 2000 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2001 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2002 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2003 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2004 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2005 | Jeep | Wrangler |