Equipment recall 06E022000 · March 13, 2006
Dodge Caravan, Jeep Grand Cherokee and 14 more models
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, AC delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. Only products that were manufactured from July 27, 2005 through January 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.
- Consequence
- Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Affinia (brake parts, Inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, AC delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or Ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06E022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2006
- Filed by
- BRAKE PARTS, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,440
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (1996, 1998-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996
- Chrysler Voyager (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Dodge Caravan (1996-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Dodge Dakota (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- Dodge Durango (1998): 1998
- Dodge Viper (1992-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Ford Aerostar (1992-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Ford Contour (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Jeep Cherokee (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (1995-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Jeep Liberty (2002): 2002
- Jeep Wrangler (1997-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Mercury Cougar (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Mercury Mystique (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Plymouth Prowler (1997-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Plymouth Voyager (1996-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Has your Chrysler been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.