Castrol Industrial Na Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99E031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99E031000 by Castrol Industrial Na Inc.. Includes 71,085 affected units, CASTROL/AIRCONDITIONING RECHARGE KIT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: air conditioning recharge kit for r-134a freon. the 9.5 oz. Containers can rupture unexpectedly when left in a vehicle in summer conditions where the interior temperature may exceed 130 degrees fahrenheit.

Corrective Action

Owners are being asked not to use this product and to return it for a full refund plus 10% of the purchase price.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99E031000

Manufacturer: Castrol Industrial Na Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-09-08T00:00:00

Subject: Castrol/airconditioning recharge kit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 71,085

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: air conditioning recharge kit for r-134a freon. the 9.5 oz. Containers can rupture unexpectedly when left in a vehicle in summer conditions where the interior temperature may exceed 130 degrees fahrenheit.

Consequence Summary: This container failure can cause physical damage to the interior of a vehicle.

Corrective Action: Owners are being asked not to use this product and to return it for a full refund plus 10% of the purchase price.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99E031000

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