NHTSA Recall 00V180000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chrysler Concorde.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V180000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 885 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | July 10, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
Safety risk
If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Notes
Owner notification began july 24, 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V180000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.