Duralast Master Cylinder: Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20E057000 · Aug 20, 2020 · Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
2,403
units affected
2,403
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20E057000
- Date
- Aug 20, 2020
- Maker
- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,403
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Motor Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) is recalling certain Duralast NM4222 and NM55381 brake master cylinders sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vehicles. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.
What can happen
If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MPA will notify owners directing them to take the component to an AutoZone store to return the recalled Master Cylinder for a full refund. Exchanges for replacement Master Cylinders can occur after October 1, 2020. This recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact MPA customer service at 1-833-758-0239 or email recall@motorcarparts.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Duralast | Master Cylinder | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20E057000?
1 model: Duralast Master Cylinder (all years), about 2,403 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20E057000?
MPA will notify owners directing them to take the component to an AutoZone store to return the recalled Master Cylinder for a full refund. Exchanges for replacement Master Cylinders can occur after October 1, 2020. This recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact MPA customer service at 1-833-758-0239 or email.
What can happen?
If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.
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.