INDUSTRIAS MARTINREA INDUSTRIAS MARTINREA BRAKE HOSE Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
INDUSTRIAS MARTINREA BRAKE HOSE
Brand
INDUSTRIAS MARTINREA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV is recalling certain INDUSTRIAS MARTINREA BRAKE HOSE equipment due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Industrias Martinrea de Mexico SA de CV (Martinrea) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and Ford Motor Company to conduct recalls (numbers 18V277 and 18V389 respectively). The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Martinrea is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Chrysler owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Ford owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026