OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E050000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Reported Sep 7, 2000 · AUSCO PRODUCTS, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL BRAK'R TRAIL'R MODELS 79089, TB800, TB1200 BRAKE RESERVOIRS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO AUGUST 18, 2000. THE TWO BOLTS HOLDING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TO ITS ALUMINUM MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT OF THE RESERVOIR AND INTO THE MOTOR HOUSING. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE USED TO PULL THE TRAILER DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE BRAKING CAPABILITY, THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH AND/OR INJURY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
AUSCO PRODUCTS WILL REPLACE THE UNITS FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE CUSTOMER FOR LABOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING THE NEW UNIT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUSCO PRODUCTS, INC., AT 1-800-253-2860.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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