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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20E042000

Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Published June 24, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 24, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20E042000, published June 24, 2020. Recalling firm: Brake Parts Inc.; Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.

What's the hazard

Brake Parts, Inc. (Brake Parts) is recalling certain brake master cylinders sold under Raybestos, NAPA, and AC Delco brands, part numbers MC391232, M4840, and 18M2578, respectively sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.

What to do

Brake Parts will notify the distributors that sold this product, and provide a replacement part, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact NAPA customer service, at 1-800-272-5372; ACDelco: GM customer service at 1-815-759-7328; or Raybestos customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

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Recall details

Brand
RAYBESTOS
Model
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Brake Parts Inc.
Lot
RAYBESTOS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER | NAPA BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER | AC DELCO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E042000 on June 24, 2020. Reported hazard: Brake Parts, Inc. (Brake Parts) is recalling certain brake master cylinders sold under Raybestos, NAPA, and AC Delco brands, part numbers MC391232, M4840, and 18M2578, respectively sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.

What should I do if I have this product?

Brake Parts will notify the distributors that sold this product, and provide a replacement part, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact NAPA customer service, at 1-800-272-5372; ACDelco: GM customer service at 1-815-759-7328; or Raybestos customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAYBESTOS. Model: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)