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Apex Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled May 19, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E020000 · Apex
Hazard
THE BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKINGSYSTEM IN VEHICLES IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID WITH DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER, OR REIMBURSE CONSUMERS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE FLUID.
Units
11,448 units
Description
THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT MEET THE VISCOSITY, EVAPORATION, AND EFFECT ON RUBBER COMPONENTS REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS."
What to do
REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID WITH DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER, OR REIMBURSE CONSUMERS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE FLUID.
Product
Apex BRAKE FLUID
Manufacturer(s)
APEX
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →