Defect Investigation Detail

BRAKE PARTS / MC390337 / 2000

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: SQ00010 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BRAKE PARTS
Vehicale/Equipment Model: MC390337 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2000
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: Brake Parts Inc.
Date Opened: Jun, 08 2000 Date Closed: --
Subject: INCORRECTLY MOLDED MASTER FLOAT CHAMBER Summary: In april 2000, brake parts inc. initiated a customer notification campaign to address certain brake master cylinders that were improperly molded and asked for them to be returned.the letter identified two possible conditions that might occur if the master cylinder is out of specification:the float chamber may not fill with brake fluid causing the brake warning light to illminate, and the float chamber will not drain brake fluid upon demand, causing the brake warning light to remin off when it should illuminate.both scenarios appear to have safety consequences.the purpose of this sq is to determine the extent of the problem experience, consequenes, and if a safety recall is warranted.