Ac Delco Brake Master Cylinder; Napa Brake Master Cylinder; Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder: Master cylinder

Date

June 24, 2020

Filed by

Brake Parts Inc.

Vehicles

Ac Delco Brake Master Cylinder (years not listed); Napa Brake Master Cylinder (years not listed); Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder (years not listed)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Description of the defect

Brake Parts, Inc. (Brake Parts) is recalling certain brake master cylinders sold under Raybestos, NAPA, and AC Delco brands, part numbers MC391232, M4840, and 18M2578, respectively sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.

Potentially affected

1339

What can happen

If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.

Remedy

Brake Parts will notify the distributors that sold this product, and provide a replacement part, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact NAPA customer service, at 1-800-272-5372; ACDelco: GM customer service at 1-815-759-7328; or Raybestos customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

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

Aug. 13, 2020

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

20E042000

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

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