9999 AUSCO MASTER CYLINER Recall

Campaign:

00E050000 on 09/11/2000

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Affected:

907

Defect:

Equipment description: all brak'r trail'r models 79089, tb800, tb1200 brake reservoirs manufactured prior to august 18, 2000. the two bolts holding the brake fluid reservoir to its aluminum manifold may not be tightened properly. this condition can cause brake fluid to leak out of the reservoir and into the motor housing. loss of brake fluid may result in loss of braking function.

Consequence:

If the vehicle used to pull the trailer does not have adequate braking capability, this condition may cause a vehicle crash and/or injury without warning.

Correction:

Ausco products will replace the units free of charge and reimburse the customer for labor costs associated with installing the new unit.

Notes:

Owner notification began august 31, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ausco products, inc., at 1-800-253-2860.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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