2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 2000-11-01
Description
Equipment description: heavy duty brake fluid, 12 ounce bottles packaged by warren oil company between july 13 and july 14, 1999. In efforts to improve the color of the brake fluid, a lower amount of amine was used in the inhibitor package, which then resulted in a lower ph. These units of brake fluid does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, motor vehicle brake fluids.
Consequence
If the brake fluid ph balance is lower than required by federal regulations, corrosion could occur resulting in poor braking ability.
Corrective Action
The manufacturer will notify all its purchasers to remove any unsold bottles of the affected brake fluid and return it to warren oil company for free replacement fluid.
Notes
Owner notification began september 8, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free brake fluid replacement within a reasonable time should contact warren oil company at 910-892-6456. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 1994-07-28
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.
Consequence
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.