Dow Corning Corporation | NHTSA Recall #86E020000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86E020000 by Dow Corning Corporation. Includes 26 affected units, BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Solid material appearing to be epoxy/phenolic resin used to coat the inside of the drums in which the brake fluid is packaged is causing fluid contamination. consequence of defect: the presence of solid material in brake fluid could cause the main piston in a brake system to seize, which could cause the vehicle's brakes to lock. this could result in loss of vehicle control in an emergency braking application which could lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Retrieve all contaminated brake fluid and replace with uncontaminated fluid.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86E020000

Manufacturer: Dow Corning Corporation

Report Received Date: 1986-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Solid material appearing to be epoxy/phenolic resin used to coat the inside of the drums in which the brake fluid is packaged is causing fluid contamination. consequence of defect: the presence of solid material in brake fluid could cause the main piston in a brake system to seize, which could cause the vehicle's brakes to lock. this could result in loss of vehicle control in an emergency braking application which could lead to an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Retrieve all contaminated brake fluid and replace with uncontaminated fluid.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-2dip-wvv7.js5w

NHTSA ID: 86E020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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