Brake Parts Carquest E151557, GM AC Delco 18M870, Napa 390565, Raybestos MC390565: Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 13E026000 · May 29, 2013 · Brake Parts Inc.
624
units affected
624
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E026000
- Date
- May 29, 2013
- Maker
- Brake Parts Inc.
- Units affected
- 624
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) is recalling certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders branded as Raybestos p/n MC390565, NAPA p/n 390565, Carquest p/n E151557, and GM AC Delco p/n 18M870. These cylinders contain a 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.
BPI will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began in June 2013. Owners may contact BPI at 1-815-363-9000.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Parts | Carquest E151557 | Not stated |
| Brake Parts | GM AC Delco 18M870 | Not stated |
| Brake Parts | Napa 390565 | Not stated |
| Brake Parts | Raybestos MC390565 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E026000?
4 models: Brake Parts Carquest E151557 (all years), Brake Parts GM AC Delco 18M870 (all years), Brake Parts Napa 390565 (all years) and 1 more, about 624 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E026000?
BPI will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began in June 2013. Owners may contact BPI at 1-815-363-9000.
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.