Tenneco Master Cylinder, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, model years 2004 to 9999. Filed by Tenneco Automotive and reported to NHTSA on 23 September 2020. 38 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 20E064 cover?
- Tenneco Master Cylinder, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, model years 2004 onwards.
- What is wrong with them?
- Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 20E064 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Tenneco Automotive |
| System at fault | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder |
| Reported to NHTSA | 23 September 2020 |
| Model years | 2004-9999 |
| Vehicles named | TENNECO MASTER CYLINDER, VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
What it said before
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This is one of 583 notices in the record whose component field names service brakes, hydraulic. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 37 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 20E064, wording as read on 15 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/20e064/
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