OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E031000
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
Reported Sep 8, 1999 · CASTROL INDUSTRIAL NA INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR CONDITIONING RECHARGE KIT FOR R-134A FREON. THE 9.5 OZ. CONTAINERS CAN RUPTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN LEFT IN A VEHICLE IN SUMMER CONDITIONS WHERE THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE MAY EXCEED 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
Consequence
THIS CONTAINER FAILURE CAN CAUSE PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT AND TO RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND PLUS 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 1999. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CASTROL INDUSTRIAL NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-636-5823 FOR A REFUND OF THIS PRODUCT.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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