Federa-mogul Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E012000 by Federa-mogul Corporation. Includes 71,490 affected units, FEDERAL MOGUL/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: federal-mogul aftermarket brake master cylinders with the quick take-up valve design manufactured from january 2, 1998, through march 12, 2002, sold for use on light trucks and passenger vehicles. These brake master cylinders may not have the snap ring properly installed in the assembly. in such cases, as pressure is applied to the quick take-up valve via application of the brakes, the valve can become disengaged inside the master cylinder cast housing. when disengaged, the valve can apply pressure to the master cylinder's plastic brake fluid reservoir, which is nested in a metal cast housing. if the reservoir becomes partially detached from the cast housing, a rapid leakage of brake fluid occurs when the brake pedal is applied.

Corrective Action

Federal mogul will notify its customers and replace the part free of charge. owner notification began april 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact federal mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E012000

Manufacturer: Federa-mogul Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Federal mogul/brake master cylinders

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 71,490

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: federal-mogul aftermarket brake master cylinders with the quick take-up valve design manufactured from january 2, 1998, through march 12, 2002, sold for use on light trucks and passenger vehicles. These brake master cylinders may not have the snap ring properly installed in the assembly. in such cases, as pressure is applied to the quick take-up valve via application of the brakes, the valve can become disengaged inside the master cylinder cast housing. when disengaged, the valve can apply pressure to the master cylinder's plastic brake fluid reservoir, which is nested in a metal cast housing. if the reservoir becomes partially detached from the cast housing, a rapid leakage of brake fluid occurs when the brake pedal is applied.

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency situation, the front brakes may become ineffective hence significant reliance on the rear brakes for stoppage may be necessary, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Federal mogul will notify its customers and replace the part free of charge. owner notification began april 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact federal mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2ema_dkbd~87mg

NHTSA ID: 02E012000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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