2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Recall 45361 Details
 

2004 Volkswagen R32	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 2004 >> Volkswagen >> R32
NHTSA Campaign #:	07E023000
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	R32
Year:	2004
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Manufacturers Involved:	Cardone industries, inc.
Recall Type:	E
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	13128
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	03/29/2007
Date Added To File:	03/29/2007
Defect Summary:	Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence Summary:	Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:	Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall is expected to begin during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Further Notes:	This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2004 Volkswagen R32 Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder Recall