THE BRAKE FLUID FAILED THE PITTING OR ETCHING TEST STANDARDS
— Recall Campaign #94E023000
THE BRAKE FLUID FAILED THE PITTING OR ETCHING TEST STANDARDS, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 116, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 4,801 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94E023000
| Manufacturer: | WARREN OIL COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 26, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94E023000 |
| Units affected: | 4,801 |
- Description:
- THE BRAKE FLUID FAILED THE PITTING OR ETCHING TEST STANDARDS, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 116, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS."
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ALL THE BRAKE FLUID INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAS BEEN COLLECTED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC; FMVSS 116.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: WARREN HEAVY DUTY BRAKE FLUID, AND SAXON GOLD BRAKEFLUID, 12 OZ. CONTAINERS.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: THE BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OFCOMPONENTS OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY LEAD TO BRAKE MALFUNCTION.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS COMPLETED RECALL OF BRAKE FLUID,PLEASE CONTACT WARREN OIL COMPANY AT 1-910-892-6456. ALSO, CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.