Industrias Martinrea Brake Hose: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

July 17, 2018

Filed by

Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV

Vehicles

Industrias Martinrea Brake Hose (years not listed)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV (Martinrea) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and Ford Motor Company to conduct recalls (numbers 18V277 and 18V389 respectively). The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.

Potentially affected

3931

What can happen

A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Chrysler owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Ford owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

July 17, 2018

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18E055000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ram 4500, 5500: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (May 1, 2018)
• Related recall: Ford F-650 SD, F-750 SD: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (June 11, 2018)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.