NHTSA Campaign 17E030000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Wilwood Engineering · Reported Jun 21, 2017 · 15,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Wilwood Engineering (Wilwood) is recalling certain 7/8" Tandem Master Cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve). The brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of front brake pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or [email protected]. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILWOOD | 7/8" TANDEM MASTER CYLIND | 15,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E030000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.