Tenneco Master Cylinder; Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta (2004-2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20E064000 · Sep 23, 2020 · Tenneco Automotive
38
units affected
38
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20E064000
- Date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Maker
- Tenneco Automotive
- Units affected
- 38
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Model years
- 2004-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
What can happen
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Tenneco | Master Cylinder | Not stated |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2012-2019 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2004-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20E064000?
3 models: Tenneco Master Cylinder (all years), Volkswagen Beetle (2012-2019), Volkswagen Jetta (2004-2018), about 38 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20E064000?
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer.
What can happen?
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, 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.