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HighNHTSA·13E024000·Announced 2013-05-09

Dorman Recalls Bosch Master Cylinders Due to Brake Fluid Warning Failure

Dorman is recalling specific Bosch master cylinders because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system component that may fail to warn of low fluid, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Dorman Products, Inc. is recalling certain master cylinders, model number M630274-BX, manufactured by Bosch. The defect involves the brake fluid level indicator (FLI), which may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.

If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force, which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

Dorman will notify owners, and Bosch will replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2013. Owners may contact Dorman Customer Service at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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