2.3
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,840 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact ordered a coni-seal master cylinder, part number MC250130 (na) from national automotive. He bench bled the component and noticed that it was contaminated and caused the brake fluid to have a reddish discoloration. There were also huge particles in the fluid accompanied by large lumps of debris in the master cylinder. The debris could cause substantial damage to the brake system. The manufacturer sent a new identical component, which also failed. The serial number, part number, and location of the component were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 147,000. Updated 5/19/08 the consumer stated the parts were defective right out of the box. Updated
- Alsip, IL, USA
Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. Also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced.
- Manistee, MI, USA
- Alsip, IL, USA