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NHTSA 20E064000 United States

Volkswagen Jetta recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Official safety recall 20E064000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign20E064000
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Report date2020-09-23
ManufacturerTenneco Automotive
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Volkswagen Beetle2012United States
Volkswagen Beetle2013United States
Volkswagen Beetle2014United States
Volkswagen Beetle2015United States
Volkswagen Beetle2016United States
Volkswagen Beetle2017United States
Volkswagen Beetle2018United States
Volkswagen Beetle2019United States
Volkswagen Jetta2011United States
Volkswagen Jetta2012United States
Volkswagen Jetta2013United States
Volkswagen Jetta2014United States
Volkswagen Jetta2015United States
Volkswagen Jetta2016United States
Volkswagen Jetta2017United States
Volkswagen Jetta2018United States

The problem

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.

The official 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.