Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BRAKE PARTS
Model Of Vehicle
390377
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E030000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Brake Parts Is InstruCTIng Owners To Return Their Master Cylinders To Them And They Will Be Reimbursed For Any Labor Charges.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Brake Parts Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
20000430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3149
Date Owners Notified
20000606
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Brake Parts Inc.
Date Report Received
20000609