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.
DOT CHEMICAL – AFTERMARKET BRAKE FLUID
| Report Received Date | 03/11/2005 |
| NHTSA ID | 05E019000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 50000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05E019000) |
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