Recall 20E064000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Defect in 2004-2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 38 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20E064000 |
| Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
| Vehicles Affected | 38 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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