Advics North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E051000 by Advics North America, Inc.. Includes 1,228,544 affected units, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Advics is recalling certain brake master cylinders installed as original equipment in certain toyota and honda passenger vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Corrective Action

Owners of the defective brake master cylinders will be notified by their vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987 and honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. see toyota recall campaign no. 10v-499 and honda recall campaign no. 10v-504.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E051000

Manufacturer: Advics North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-10-27T00:00:00

Subject: Brake master cylinder

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,228,544

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Advics is recalling certain brake master cylinders installed as original equipment in certain toyota and honda passenger vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Consequence Summary: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and, over time, a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Owners of the defective brake master cylinders will be notified by their vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987 and honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. see toyota recall campaign no. 10v-499 and honda recall campaign no. 10v-504.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E051000

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