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NHTSA Campaign 20E064000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Issued by Tenneco Automotive · Reported Sep 23, 2020 · 38 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TENNECO MASTER CYLINDER 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2012 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2013 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2014 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2015 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2016 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2017 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2018 38
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2019 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2004 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2008 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2009 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2010 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2012 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2013 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2014 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2015 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2016 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2017 38
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2018 38

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20E064000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.