NHTSA Campaign Number
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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Affected Vehicles (23)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 20E064000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.