NHTSARecalled Jul 10, 2000 · #00V180000
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION. IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.