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Radiator Speciality Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled December 8, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80E029000 · Radiator Speciality
Remedy
IF CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID IS FOUND IN THE MASTER CYLINDER, ALL RUBBER PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. ALL UNSOLD SUSPECT BRAKE FLUID WILL ALSO BE RECALLED.
Units
360 units
Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS A CONTAMINANT THAT MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION TO THE RUBBER PARTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS".
What to do
IF CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID IS FOUND IN THE MASTER CYLINDER, ALL RUBBER PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. ALL UNSOLD SUSPECT BRAKE FLUID WILL ALSO BE RECALLED.
Product
Radiator Speciality RADIATOR SPECIALITY
Manufacturer(s)
RADIATOR
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →