Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E065000 Reported December 23, 2003

Cardone/power brake boosters

Q: What is recall 03E065000?

NHTSA recall 03E065000 was issued by Cardone Industries, Inc. on December 23, 2003. It addresses: Cardone/power brake boosters. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cardone Industries, Inc. · N/A · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E065000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cardone Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 23, 2003

Defect Summary

Aftermarket power brake boosters, p/n 54-74421. due to a tooling setup problem, crimps on the outer shell of the boosters were positioned incorrectly. as a result, these units could fail during operation.

Safety Consequence

If a unit fails, braking performance will be lost, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

All of the affected units have been returned to the manufacturer and will be corrected. therefore, it will not be necessary to send notification to owners.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cardone Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E065000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E065000

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

What is recall 03E065000?

NHTSA recall 03E065000 was issued by Cardone Industries, Inc. on December 23, 2003. It addresses: Cardone/power brake boosters. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cardone Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E065000 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.