Bosch HYDRO-MAX Master Cylinder: Equipment
Recall 13E011000 · Feb 26, 2013 · Robert Bosch LLC
6,549
units affected
6,549
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E011000
- Date
- Feb 26, 2013
- Maker
- Robert Bosch LLC
- Units affected
- 6,549
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment; Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic > Brake fluid low warning > Lamp
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders with 2.0 inch bore and 84 cubic inch reservoir equipped with a brake fluid level indicator switch and without a differential pressure switch, manufactured between July 1, 2011 and April 12, 2012. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.
What can happen
If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Bosch will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact the Bosch Technical Support and Warranty Hotline at 1-855-426-7247.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch | Hydro-Max Master Cylinder | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E011000?
1 model: Bosch Hydro-Max Master Cylinder (all years), about 6,549 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E011000?
Bosch will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact the Bosch Technical Support and Warranty Hotline at 1-855-426-7247.
What can happen?
If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.