Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

Petition for defect investigation and recall expansion for my 2007-2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles experiencing master brake cylinder leakage. A complaint was sent in to the north carolina consumers council, by a complainant. The complainant stated the master brake cylinder leak was due to a leaking rear seal resulting in a loss of brake fluid. It was also noted the vehicle had an original master brake cylinder that was never serviced. It was discovered the vehicle was slowly leaking brake fluid for several years with no external sign of a leak. Upon inspection, the vehicle had a significant quantity of brake fluid accumulated in the vacuum brake booster, located to and attached to the rear of the brake master cylinder. The condition was described in recalls 08v311000 and 09v431000.

While driving vehicle engine lost power and vehicle slowed. When an attempt was made to determine the cause of the power loss heavy black smoke and flames were observed from the engine compartment. Vehicle became fully involved within 3 minutes. Local fire department responded to extingush fire. Cause undertermined. Fires point of origin was in the area of the ecm/brake master cylinder. Well maintained vehicle, no fluid leaks,mechanical issues or warning lights prior to incident.