Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Brake Master Cylinders With The Quick Take-Up Valve Design Manufactured From January 2, 1998, Through March 12, 2002, Sold For Use On Light Trucks And Passenger Vehicles. These Brake Master Cylinders May Not Have The Snap Ring Properly Installed In The Assembly. In Such Cases, As Pressure Is Applied To The Quick Take-Up Valve Via Application Of The Brakes, The Valve Can Become Disengaged Inside The Master Cylinder Cast Housing. When Disengaged, The Valve Can Apply Pressure To The Master Cylinder’S Plastic Brake Fluid Reservoir, Which Is Nested In A Metal Cast Housing. If The Reservoir Becomes Partially Detached From The Cast Housing, A Rapid Leakage Of Brake Fluid Occurs When The Brake Pedal Is Applied.
Make Of Vehicle
FEDERAL MOGUL
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E012000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency Situation, The Front Brakes May Become IneffeCTIve Hence Significant Reliance On The Rear Brakes For Stoppage May Be Necessary, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Federal Mogul Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Part Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began April 10, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Federal Mogul At 1-877-489-6659.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Federal Mogul Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980102
End Of Manufacture
20020312
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
71490
Date Owners Notified
20020410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Federa-Mogul Corporation
Date Report Received
20020312