Federal mogul/brake master cylinders
Defect Summary
Equipment description: federal-mogul aftermarket brake master cylinders with the quick take-up valve design manufactured from january 2, 1998, through march 12, 2002, sold for use on light trucks and passenger vehicles. These brake master cylinders may not have the snap ring properly installed in the assembly. in such cases, as pressure is applied to the quick take-up valve via application of the brakes, the valve can become disengaged inside the master cylinder cast housing. when disengaged, the valve can apply pressure to the master cylinder's plastic brake fluid reservoir, which is nested in a metal cast housing. if the reservoir becomes partially detached from the cast housing, a rapid leakage of brake fluid occurs when the brake pedal is applied.
Safety Consequence
In the event of an emergency situation, the front brakes may become ineffective hence significant reliance on the rear brakes for stoppage may be necessary, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Federal mogul will notify its customers and replace the part free of charge. owner notification began april 10, 2002. 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 federal mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Federa-mogul Corporation or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
FAQ: Recall 02E012000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02E012000?
NHTSA recall 02E012000 was issued by Federa-mogul Corporation on March 12, 2002. It addresses: Federal mogul/brake master cylinders. The recall affects approximately 71,490 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 02E012000 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.