Brake Parts Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Brake Parts Inc. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
June 9, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKE PARTS/MASTER CYLINDERS
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PART NUMBERS 390275, 390377, MC390275, MC390337, E151360, E150614, 18M801, AND 18M739 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1998 AND APRIL 2000. THESE MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE AN INCORRECTLY MOLDED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
NHTSA ID: 00E030000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3,149
Consequence Summary:
THE FLUID RESERVOIR MAY NOT HAVE SLOTS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR FLUID TRANSFER IN THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING SWITCH IS LOCATED. IF THE MAIN BODY OF THE RESERVOIR IS SUDDENLY DEPLETED OF BRAKE FLUID, THE WARNING SWITCH MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED.
Corrective Action:
BRAKE PARTS IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MASTER CYLINDERS TO THEM AND THEY WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 18, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKE PARTS/MASTER CYLINDER
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH INCORRECTLY MACHINED CASTING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A GAP AT THE AREA OF THE FLANGE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. MASTER CYLILNER PART NUMBERS 390182, 390183, 390184, 390336, 390337, 390338, AND 390339.
NHTSA ID: 00E020000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 26,678
Consequence Summary:
IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 21, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKE PARTS/DISC ROTORS
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DISC ROTORS- PART NUMBER 65355, WHICH MAY BE IN A BOX LABELED 65355 OR 5578. THIS ROTOR WILL HAVE AN IDENTIFYING ROLL MARK NUMBER OF 65355 ON THE EDGE OR TOP SURFACE AND A CASTING NUMBER OF 55468. THIS PART WILL BE IN A BOX IDENTIFIED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE-DIGIT CODES: 940P, 941P, 942P, 946P, 947P, AND 948P. THESE DISC ROTOR PARTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT WHEEL STUD(S).
NHTSA ID: 00E014000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 8,167
Consequence Summary:
THE INCORRECT WHEEL STUDS CREATES A CROSS-THREAD CONDITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
THE MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DISC BRAKE ROTORS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No