Stp Corporation | NHTSA Recall #85E027000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E027000 by Stp Corporation. Includes 1,209,852 affected units, BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
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.