The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E055000·Announced 2018-07-17

Martinrea Brake Hose Recall for Corrosion-Related Fluid Leak Risk

Martinrea is recalling brake hose assemblies for Chrysler and Ford vehicles that may lack anti-corrosion plating, posing a risk of brake fluid leaks and reduced braking effectiveness.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV (Martinrea) has submitted a Defect Information Report regarding brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit. These components may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This manufacturing defect can lead to premature corrosion, which may result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is associated with decisions made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and Ford Motor Company to conduct recalls, identified as numbers 18V277 and 18V389 respectively. The recall began on July 17, 2018.

Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers to address this issue. Dealers for Chrysler and Ford will replace the brake hoses free of charge. Chrysler owners may contact customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U41), and Ford owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 18S19). Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
3,931

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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