DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Description
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.

Corrective Action
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 safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Description
On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.  

Consequence
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose.  This recall began on september 27, 2004.  Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.  

Notes
Recall no.  D37.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Description
Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  205, glazing materials.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.

Corrective Action
Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge.  Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906.  Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass.  Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298.  The recall began on january 15, 2008.

Notes
This recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd.  (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.  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 safercar.gov.