SYS ONLINE INGEST 4 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ Austin/ 1978145

Austin · Canada · Mod

Austin Mini: Not Entered

Affects Austin Mini · 1977–1978 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

AN INCORRECTLY FITTED SEAL ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY ALLOW AIRE TO ENTER THE PRIMARY BRAKE CURCUIT. THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational