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Safety recall · 89V213000

Service brakes: master cylinder Daihatsu recall

DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 5, 1989. It covers about 33 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V213000
Reported
Dec 5, 1989
Vehicles
33
Area
Brakes

The problem

The primary side brake cup within the master cylinder may fail causing loss of brake fluid line pressure in one-half of the dual braking system.

The risk

This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distances that could result in an accident.

The fix

REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER.

Contacts

System: brake master cylinder.Vehicle description: passenger vehicle.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Daihatsu dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V213000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Daihatsu Charade61F

Questions

Is the 89V213000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V213000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V213000 announced?

DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on December 5, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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