Advics Abs Actuator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 3, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Advics North America, Inc. recalls Advics Abs Actuator

Recall number

15E047000

Brand / firm

Advics

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8,874 units

Why it was recalled

Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

ADVICS North America, Inc. (ADVICS) is recalling certain antil-lock brake system (ABS) Actuators manufactured December 4, 2014, to December 23, 2014. These ABS actuators may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves ability to completely close and allow a build up of hydraulic brake pressure, or fully open and allow the hydraulic brake pressure to completely drop.

What to do

ADVICS has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will contact the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.