Brake Parts recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) is recalling certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders branded as Raybestos p/n MC390565, NAPA p/n 390565, Carquest p/n E151557, and GM AC Delco p/n 18M870. These cylinders contain a 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
BPI will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began in June 2013. Owners may contact BPI at 1-815-363-9000.
Vehicles covered
- Brake Parts Carquest E151557
- Brake Parts Gm Ac Delco 18M870
- Brake Parts Napa 390565
- Brake Parts Raybestos Mc390565
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E026000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Brake Parts Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 624
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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.