9999 BRAKE PARTS 390128 Recall

Campaign:

99E006000 on 02/25/1999

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Manufactured:

07/09/1995 - 01/20/1999

Affected:

27,373

Defect:

Equipment description: aftermarket master cylinders used on used on certain 1988 through 1994 chevrolet and gmc light duty trucks; 1990 through 1995 astro and safari mini vans; 1993-1994 caprice and 1994 impala model vehicles; and 1994 through 1997 dodge ram light duty trucks. a weak mounting flange can fracture under panic braking when the system hydraulic pressure exceeds 1750 psi.

Consequence:

If this condition occurs, loss of braking could result without warning.

Correction:

Brake parts will replace these cylinders.

Notes:

Owner notification began february 18, 1999.owners who do not receive the free replacement cylinders within a reasonable time should contact brake parts at 1-800-323-0354.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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