NHTSA Recall # | 179784 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20E064000 |
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Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 30/10/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/20 |
Report created | 08/09/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 38 |
Defect summary | Tenneco automotive (tenneco) is recalling certain beck/arnley master cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 volkswagen jetta, and 2012-2019 volkswagen beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart. |
Consequence summary | If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Beck/arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319. |
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). |