Recall 04E071000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 04E071000 · announced September 22, 2004 · Strange · 553 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN STRANGE ENGINEERING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS P/N 63360, SOLD TO CUSTOMERS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2003, AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2004. THE ALLEN BOLT SECURING THE PROMARY PISTON ASSEMBLY WILL LOOSEN RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES.

The risk

PARTIAL BRAKE LOSS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

STRANGE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE MASTER CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. 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 847-663-1702.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.