POWER STEERING FLUID PACKAGED IN CONTAINERS AND LABELED AS BRAKE FLUID
— Recall Campaign #85E027000
POWER STEERING FLUID PACKAGED IN CONTAINERS AND LABELED AS BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF USED, FLUID WILL CAUSE SWELLING AND BREAKING OF THE SEALS AND LOSES IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKING OF FLUID AND CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT AN ACCIDENT.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,209,852 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85E027000
| Manufacturer: | STP CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 01, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85E027000 |
| Units affected: | 1,209,852 |
- Description:
- POWER STEERING FLUID PACKAGED IN CONTAINERS AND LABELED AS BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF USED, FLUID WILL CAUSE SWELLING AND BREAKING OF THE SEALS AND LOSES IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKING OF FLUID AND CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT AN ACCIDENT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. NOTE: THE CONTAINERS ARE 12 OUNCE STP HEAVY DUTY BRAKE FLUID AND CONTAINING CODE DATE FROM 400 TO 499 (FOR EXAMPLE GE 418, GE 422). THE CODE DATE IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. VEHICLE OWNERS WHO HAVE USED THE PRODUCT SHOULD CALL STP COLLECT AT (914) 789-2192.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: ALL VEHICLES. SYSTEM: BRAKE FLUID, HEAVY DUTY.