NHTSA recall 92V-132 (92V132002)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 21, 1992 - about 3,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V132002
Also written as: 92V-132
Reported: September 21, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~3,500
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-132 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1993

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