Bosch recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders with 2.0 inch bore and 84 cubic inch reservoir equipped with a brake fluid level indicator switch and without a differential pressure switch, manufactured between July 1, 2011 and April 12, 2012. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.
What could happen
If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bosch will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact the Bosch Technical Support and Warranty Hotline at 1-855-426-7247.
Vehicles covered
- Bosch Hydro-Max Master Cylinder
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E011000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Robert Bosch LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 26, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 4, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,549
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2011 to Apr 12, 2012
- Part
- Equipment; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.