Industrias Martinrea recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV (Martinrea) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and Ford Motor Company to conduct recalls (numbers 18V277 and 18V389 respectively). The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Chrysler owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Ford owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
Vehicles covered
- Industrias Martinrea Brake Hose
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E055000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Industrias Martinrea De Mexico Sa De Cv
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,931
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 15, 2018 to Mar 15, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.