Defect summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH INCORRECTLY MACHINED CASTING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A GAP AT THE AREA OF THE FLANGE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. MASTER CYLILNER PART NUMBERS 390182, 390183, 390184, 390336, 390337, 390338, AND 390339.
Consequence
IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2000.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 BRAKE PARTS INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE 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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 00E020000. Text as published by NHTSA.