OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93E020000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Reported May 19, 1993 · APEX
Summary
THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT MEET THE VISCOSITY, EVAPORATION, AND EFFECT ON RUBBER COMPONENTS REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS."
Consequence
THE BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKINGSYSTEM IN VEHICLES IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID WITH DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER, OR REIMBURSE CONSUMERS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE FLUID.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC; FMVSS 116.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DOT 3 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID IN 12 OUNCE CANS.
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