OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
05E019000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Reported Mar 11, 2005 · DOT CHEMICAL
Summary
CERTAIN DOT CHEMICAL RADIATOR SPECIALTY BRAKE FLUID, LOT NUMBERS KMF02 AND KMF03, SHIPPED FROM DOT CHEMICAL FROM JUNE 1, 2004, TO FEBRUARY 28, 2005, FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS. FIBER-LIKE CRYSTALS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN THE BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
Remedy
DOT CHEMICAL WILL NOTIFY PURCHASERS AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID OR PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOT CHEMICAL AT 281-328-3501.
Notes
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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