Large Recall NHTSA · 01E023000 Reported May 15, 2001

Federal mogul/brake hose

Federa-mogul Corporation · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 299,071 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E023000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
299,071
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 15, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: brake hoses manufactured by federal-mogul from august 1, 1999, through may 2, 2001. dates codes stamped on the brake hose assembly fitting: wag9931 to wag9952, wag99031 to wag99052, wag0001 to wag0052, wag00001 to wag00052, wag 0101 to wag0118, and wag01001 to wag01018. these hoses experience crimp failures due to the fact that they were not properly machined as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106 s5.3.2 and s5.3.4, "brake hoses." the crimp can slip off the hose without warning. federal-mogul has decided to expand the recall to include hoses manufactured since august 1, 1999, distributed under the wagner, guardian, and rockhill (wag) brands. this recall now includes part nos. F8116, f11190, f64844, f78076, f78097, f79333, f79362, f79380, f89055, f86574, f96549, f96868, f101012, f102145, and f104999.

Safety Consequence

If the crimp slips off the hose, the driver will lose braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners who have installed the affected brake hose on their vehicles should have the vehicle inspected and the brake hose replaced as soon as possible. federal-mogul will pay for the inspection and replacement of the defective part(s), as well as shipping charges. owner notification began july 12, 2001. owners should contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Federa-mogul Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 01E023000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E023000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E023000?

NHTSA recall 01E023000 was issued by Federa-mogul Corporation on May 15, 2001. It addresses: Federal mogul/brake hose. The recall affects approximately 299,071 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federa-mogul Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E023000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.