The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E030000·Announced 2017-06-21

Wilwood Engineering Recalls 7/8 Inch Tandem Master Cylinder Brakes

Wilwood Engineering is recalling specific 7/8 inch Tandem Master Cylinder brakes because a seal may deform, causing a loss of front braking pressure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural vehicle defect (brake failure) where the source text states the defect may increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported.

Plain-English summary

Wilwood Engineering is recalling certain 7/8" Tandem Master Cylinder brakes, including part numbers 260-9439, 260-12900, 261-13271, and 261-13272. The recall involves approximately 15,000 units.

The brake master cylinder seal in the front brake circuit may deform, resulting in a loss of braking in the front circuit. An unexpected loss of front brake pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

Wilwood will notify owners and will replace the piston and piston seal assemblies or exchange the master cylinders for rebuilt ones, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Wilwood at 1-805-384-2270 or [email protected]. Wilwood's number for the recall is R17-01MC. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES recall
Manufacturer
Wilwood Engineering
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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