Recalls › 80E011000

NHTSA recall 80E011000 · Equipment

Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid

Reported May 15, 1980127,224 vehicles affectedDOUBLE EAGLE LUBS., INC.Built Nov 1, 1979 – Apr 1, 1980

The defect

The involved cans of brake fluid do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids". The evaporation rate of the fluid exceeds that allowed under the safety standard.

The remedy

Unsold shipments of defective brake fluid will be recovered. Brake fluid, identified by the lot number "42" on the can, will be replaced without charge to owners.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake fluid; crest hi-temp heavy duty, DOT-3, lot 42.consequences of defect: brake fluid evaporation could result in poor brakeperformance, with the potential for a vehicle accident.