VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20E064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-08 |
Production Dates: 2016-08-17 - 2016-01-27
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
