Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

17E030000

ManufacturerWilwood EngineeringReported2017-06-21Affected15,000 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Wilwood Engineering (Wilwood) is recalling certain 7/8" Tandem Master Cylinder brakes, part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271 (with proportioning valve) and 261-13272 (with proportioning valve). The brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit.

Risk

An unexpected loss of front brake pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or customercare@wilwood.com. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.