NHTSA Campaign 05E019000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Issued by DOT CHEMICAL · Reported Mar 11, 2005 · 50,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIATOR SPECIALTY | KMF02 | 50,000 | |
| RADIATOR SPECIALTY | KMF03 | 50,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05E019000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.