The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21E039000·Announced 2021-04-30

Mando Recalls ABS Modules for Brake Fluid Leak and Fire Risk

Mando America Corporation is recalling certain Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) modules that may leak brake fluid and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ABS module) that creates a risk of engine compartment fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Mando America Corporation is recalling certain Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) modules. The defect involves the ABS module potentially leaking brake fluid, which can cause an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Vehicle manufacturers have developed a remedy procedure and will perform the corrective action. Owners may contact Mando customer service at 1-334-364-3600 for more information. 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, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE recall
Manufacturer
Mando America Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,254,941

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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