Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Reported Apr 18, 200026,678 vehicles affectedBRAKE PARTS INC.Built May 1, 1995 – Apr 30, 2000
The defect
Equipment description: brake master cylinders with incorrectly machined casting, which could result in a gap at the area of the flange, resulting in brake fluid leakage. master cylilner part numbers 390182, 390183, 390184, 390336, 390337, 390338, and 390339.
The risk
If brake fluid leaks, a loss of braking ability could occur.
Owner notification began may 8, 2000.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 brake parts inc. Customer service at 1-800-323-0354. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).