Duralast: equipment recalls

1. 20E057000Received 20 Aug 2020. 2,403 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Motor Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) is recalling certain Duralast NM4222 and NM55381 brake master cylinders sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vehicles. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MPA will notify owners directing them to take the component to an AutoZone store to return the recalled Master Cylinder for a full refund. Exchanges for replacement Master Cylinders can occur after October 1, 2020. This recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact MPA customer service at 1-833-758-0239 or email recall@motorcarparts.com.

   Products named: Duralast Master Cylinder.

   Report filed by Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2020.

2. 17E053000Received 27 Sep 2017. 4,284 units.

   Suspension / Front / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Bearing Technologies customer service at 1-800-597-3486 or visit www.recall17E053.com.

   Products named: Ford Edge 2010; Ford Edge 2009; Ford Edge 2008; Ford Edge 2007; Duralast Wheel Spindle.

   Report filed by Bearing Technologies Ltd. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Oct 2017.

3. 16E026000Received 1 Apr 2016. 49,635 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Pads

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

   Products named: Ford Taurus 2007; Ford Taurus 2006; Ford Taurus 2002; Ford Taurus Sho 1996; Lincoln Continental 2001; Lincoln Continental 1999; Ford Taurus 2005; Lincoln Continental 1995; Bosch Blue Front Brake Pads BE598H; Duralast Gold Front Brake Pads DG598; Prostop Front Brake Pads PD765M; Ultralife Front Brake Pads MX598, and 33 more.

   Report filed by Robert Bosch LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2016.

4. 16E001000Received 12 Jan 2016. 24,159 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. (Wells) is recalling certain Brake Light switches, sold as Airtex part number 1S5010, Advantech part number 5T9, Duralast part number CR4854, Valucraft part number CR4854VC, Carquest ECC "Blue" part number 53-54425, and Carquest Rig "Red" part number 58220, manufactured April 2, 2015, to September 18, 2015. The affected brake light switches may not illuminate the brake lights, or disengage the cruise control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the switch does not illuminate brake lights, other drivers may not know that the vehicle is slowing. If the brake light switch does not cancel cruise control, the vehicle may unexpectedly maintain its speed. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Wells will notify owners, and distributors will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2016. Owners may contact Wells customer service at 1-920-922-5900.

   Products named: Duralast Brake Light Switch CR4854; Carquest Rig "Red" Brake Light Switch 58220; Wells Brake Light Switch CR4854; Carquest Ecc "Blue" Brake Light Swit 53-54425; Valucraft Brake Light Swit CR4854VC; Advantech Brake Light Switch 5T9; Airtex Brake Light Switch 1S5010.

   Report filed by Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 2016.

5. 14E021000Received 30 Apr 2014. 14,529 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).

   Products named: Wells LS1497; Wells LS1328; Duralast LS1497; Airtex 1S10961; Pontiac Pursuit 2006; Pontiac Pursuit 2005; Saturn Ion 2007; Saturn Ion 2006; Saturn Ion 2004; Carquest 53-27967; Duralast LS1328; Saturn Ion 2003, and 27 more.

   Report filed by UCI-FRAM Group.

6. 12E057000Received 28 Dec 2012. 10,626 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Neotek Corporation, Inc. (Neotek) is recalling certain replacement brake rotors, branded as DURALAST, part number 5399, sold exclusively through Autozone. Some of the brake rotors may have been produced from castings with narrow thickness in the bridge between the mounting surface and the braking surface. The narrow area of the casting can allow for fractures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the casting fractures, there may be a decrease in braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Neotek will notify the Autozone retail outlets and post public notices about the recall. Any affected DURALAST brake rotor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Neotek at 1-877-978-5490.

   Products named: Duralast Brake Rotor.

   Report filed by Neotek Corporation, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Brake Light Switch CR48541
• Brake Rotor1
• Front Brake Pads MKD5981
• LS13281
• LS14971
• Master Cylinder1
• Wheel Spindle1

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• Dorman13
• Drag2
• Drag Specialties2
• Draw-Tite4
• Ducati2
• Eagle Eyes10
• Eaton18
• Eberspacher2
• Edo3
• Eis4

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Which Duralast products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 7 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Brake Light Switch CR4854

How many units does a Duralast equipment campaign have?

The median Duralast campaign has 14,529 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Duralast campaigns name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, in 2 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.