Ap Racing | NHTSA Recall #17E073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E073000 by Ap Racing. Affecting 16 Includes 2,400 affected units, Missing DOT Information on Label/FMVSS 116, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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Defect Summary

Ap racing is recalling certain 16.9oz bottles of super 600 brake fluid, part number cp5600. the label on this brake fluid is missing the required dot information that the brake fluid is for track/race applications and not for use in vehicles on highways, nor does it state that it is dot 4 brake fluid. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."

Corrective Action

Ap racing will notify the distributors that purchased the brake fluid bottles from ap racing, and will provide new labels to clarify the brake fluid's intended use, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2018. Owners may contact essex parts services, us distributor of ap racing fluids at 1-704-824-6030.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E073000

Manufacturer: Ap Racing

Report Received Date: 2017-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Missing dot information on label/fmvss 116

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Ap racing is recalling certain 16.9oz bottles of super 600 brake fluid, part number cp5600. the label on this brake fluid is missing the required dot information that the brake fluid is for track/race applications and not for use in vehicles on highways, nor does it state that it is dot 4 brake fluid. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."

Consequence Summary: Without the correct label information, the fluid may be added to a brake system that requires a different type of brake fluid. the fluid incompatibility may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Ap racing will notify the distributors that purchased the brake fluid bottles from ap racing, and will provide new labels to clarify the brake fluid's intended use, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2018. Owners may contact essex parts services, us distributor of ap racing fluids at 1-704-824-6030.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 17E073000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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