2004 Volkswagen Jetta | Tenneco Master Cylinder | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Published September 8, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 23, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20E064000, published September 8, 2020 and initiated September 23, 2020. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | Tenneco Master Cylinder | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | TENNECO MASTER CYLINDER | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | Tenneco Master Cylinder | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E064000 on September 8, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.