Recall 99E006000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 99E006000 · announced February 23, 1999 · Brake Parts · 27,373 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET MASTER CYLINDERS USED ON USED ON CERTAIN 1988 THROUGH 1994 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS; 1990 THROUGH 1995 ASTRO AND SAFARI MINI VANS; 1993-1994 CAPRICE AND 1994 IMPALA MODEL VEHICLES; AND 1994 THROUGH 1997 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. A WEAK MOUNTING FLANGE CAN FRACTURE UNDER PANIC BRAKING WHEN THE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE EXCEEDS 1750 PSI.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, LOSS OF BRAKING COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

What to do

BRAKE PARTS WILL REPLACE THESE CYLINDERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT CYLINDERS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRAKE PARTS AT 1-800-323-0354.ALSO 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.