Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 92V-132 · 1993 Nissan Quest

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 92V-132 covers 500 1993 Nissan Quest for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5001 model
ReportedSep 21, 1992Owners notified Sep 30, 1992
Complaints since12Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V132001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

What to do

The fix

A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

SYSTEM: BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 1, 1992 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.