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Radiator Specialty Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled March 11, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E019000 · Radiator Specialty
Hazard
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.
Units
50,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Radiator Specialty KMF02 · Radiator Specialty KMF03
Manufacturer(s)
DOT CHEMICAL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →