Do you own a Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS? This piece of news is just for you. As per reports, the carmaker has announced a recall of 7,213 Baleno RS vehicles. The nation’s biggest automobile manufacturer mentioned that the recall is due to a defect in the brake system, specifically a vacuum pump.
These affected vehicles were manufactured between the dates, October 27, 2016, to November 1, 2019. As mentioned, the recall is related to a suspected defect in the vacuum pump. This part assists the brake function of the vehicle. Maruti Suzuki also stated that in some cases, the affected vehicle might require increased effort in brake pedal application.
As a part of this recall, Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer workshops will contact the affected vehicle owners. They will arrange for free replacement of the problematic parts. The company has mentioned that this recall is precautionary and that no accidents or injuries have been reported so far.
A vacuum pump in a car’s brake system component creates the vacuum required to power the brake booster. This brake booster is a device that aids the force applied to the brake pedal, thus making it easier to slow down or stop the vehicle.
When the brake pedal is pressed, the vacuum pump pulls the air out of the brake booster. This creates a vacuum that amplifies the force applied to the brake pedal. This mechanism helps the driver to apply the brakes with less effort. In fact, it also aids to ensure that the brakes are responsive and effective. If the vacuum pump is not working correctly, it might cause issues with the brake function, thus leading to increased effort in brake pedal application.
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