Ac Delco / Napa / Raybestos recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Brake Parts, Inc. (Brake Parts) is recalling certain brake master cylinders sold under Raybestos, NAPA, and AC Delco brands, part numbers MC391232, M4840, and 18M2578, respectively sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.
What could happen
If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.
The fix
Brake Parts will notify the distributors that sold this product, and provide a replacement part, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact NAPA customer service, at 1-800-272-5372; ACDelco: GM customer service at 1-815-759-7328; or Raybestos customer service at 1-800-323-0354.
Vehicles covered
- Ac Delco Brake Master Cylinder
- Napa Brake Master Cylinder
- Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E042000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Brake Parts Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,339
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- 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.