SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Published September 8, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 23, 2020
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- TENNECO
- Model
- MASTER CYLINDER
- Manufacturer
- Tenneco Automotive
- Lot
- TENNECO MASTER CYLINDER | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 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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