Ap Racing Super 600 Brake Fluid — Equipment: other: labels
Published December 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17E073000, published December 15, 2017 and initiated December 14, 2017. Recalling firm: AP Racing; Ap Racing Super 600 Brake Fluid — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AP RACING
- Model
- SUPER 600 BRAKE FLUID
- Manufacturer
- AP Racing
- Lot
- AP RACING SUPER 600 BRAKE FLUID
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Ap Racing Super 600 Brake Fluid — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E073000 on December 15, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AP RACING. Model: SUPER 600 BRAKE FLUID.