Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E071000 Reported September 22, 2004

Strange/brake master cylinder/brake loss

Strange Engineering, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 553 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E071000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
553
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 22, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain strange engineering brake master cylinders p/n 63360, sold to customers between november 1, 2003, and september 4, 2004. the allen bolt securing the promary piston assembly will loosen resulting in brake fluid loss and partial loss of brakes.

Safety Consequence

Partial brake loss can result in a vehicle crash without warning which can cause serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Strange will notify its customers and inspect and repair the master cylinder free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 24, 2004. 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 847-663-1702.

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 Strange Engineering, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E071000 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 04E071000

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

What is recall 04E071000?

NHTSA recall 04E071000 was issued by Strange Engineering, Inc. on September 22, 2004. It addresses: Strange/brake master cylinder/brake loss. The recall affects approximately 553 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Strange Engineering, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E071000 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.