NHTSA recall 17E030000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Jun 21, 201715,000 vehicles affectedWilwood EngineeringMaker’s number R17-01MCBuilt Jan 2, 2006 – Oct 31, 2016
The defect
Wilwood Engineering (Wilwood) is recalling certain 7/8" Tandem Master Cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve). The brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit.
The risk
An unexpected loss of front brake pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or customercare@wilwood.com. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC.
EquipmentService brakes