NHTSA recall 93E014000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Reported Apr 13, 1993637 vehicles affectedMASTER BRAKE SYSTEMSBuilt Aug 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1993
The defect
Synchronizing valves and kits for valves leak brake fluid due to: 1. The valve o-ring was cut or marred during assembly; 2. Improperly compounded o-rings and kits that are incompatible with the brake fluid and causing failures were installed in the valve assembly.
The risk
Leakage of brake fluid diminishes brake effectivenessand may cause complete loss of brakes if not noticed, causing loss of control,which could result in an accident.
The remedy
Replace the valves with correctly assembled valves.