Wilwood Engineering | NHTSA Recall #17E030000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E030000 by Wilwood Engineering. Affecting 7/8" tandem master cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve) Includes 15,000 affected units, Loss of Front Brakes, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels7/8" tandem master cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve)
Defect Summary
Wilwood engineering (wilwood) is recalling certain 7/8" tandem master cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve). the brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit.
Corrective Action
Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2017. owners may contact wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or customercare@wilwood.com. wilwood's number for the recall is r17-01mc.