Industrias Martinrea Brake Hose: Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18E055000 · Jul 17, 2018 · Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV
3,931
units affected
3,931
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E055000
- Date
- Jul 17, 2018
- Maker
- Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV
- Units affected
- 3,931
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV (Martinrea) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and Ford Motor Company to conduct recalls (numbers 18V277 and 18V389 respectively). The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
What can happen
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Chrysler owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Ford owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Industrias Martinrea | Brake Hose | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E055000?
1 model: Industrias Martinrea Brake Hose (all years), about 3,931 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E055000?
Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Chrysler owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Ford owners may contact Ford.
What can happen?
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.