Federal Mogul Brake Master Cylinder Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E023000
Manufacturer: FEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: April 30th, 2002

Defect Summary:
FEDERAL-MOGUL EV260 INNER TIE ROD END, ASSEMBLED AND DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 11 AND MARCH 14, 2002, AND SOLD EXCLUSIVELY UNDER THE MOOG, CARQUEST, AND AUTODRIVE BRAND NAMES FOR USE IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD END STUD ASSEMBLED IN THE EV260 WHICH MATES OR THREADS INTO THE VEHICLE'S OUTER TIE ROD END IS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/4 INCHES TOO SHORT.

Corrective Summary:
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E012000
Manufacturer: FEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: January 2nd, 1998
Manufactured End Date: March 12th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: April 10th, 2002

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH THE QUICK TAKE-UP VALVE DESIGN MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1998, THROUGH MARCH 12, 2002, SOLD FOR USE ON LIGHT TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT HAVE THE SNAP RING PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY. IN SUCH CASES, AS PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE QUICK TAKE-UP VALVE VIA APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, THE VALVE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER CAST HOUSING. WHEN DISENGAGED, THE VALVE CAN APPLY PRESSURE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER'S PLASTIC BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH IS NESTED IN A METAL CAST HOUSING. IF THE RESERVOIR BECOMES PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE CAST HOUSING, A RAPID LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE HENCE SIGNIFICANT RELIANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES FOR STOPPAGE MAY BE NECESSARY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).