9999 ADVICS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Recall

Campaign:: 10E051000 on 10/27/2010
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Affected:: 1,228,544
Defect:: Advics is recalling certain brake master cylinders installed as original equipment in certain toyota and honda passenger vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Consequence:: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and, over time, a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Owners of the defective brake master cylinders will be notified by their vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987 and honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. see toyota recall campaign no. 10v-499 and honda recall campaign no. 10v-504.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .