DOT CHEMICAL: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DOT CHEMICAL in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 11, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET BRAKE FLUID

CERTAIN DOT CHEMICAL RADIATOR SPECIALTY BRAKE FLUID, LOT NUMBERS KMF02 AND KMF03, SHIPPED FROM DOT CHEMICAL FROM JUNE 1, 2004, TO FEBRUARY 28, 2005, FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS. FIBER-LIKE CRYSTALS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN THE BRAKE FLUID.

NHTSA ID: 05E019000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 50,000

Consequence Summary:

THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.

Corrective Action:

DOT CHEMICAL WILL NOTIFY PURCHASERS AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID OR PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOT CHEMICAL AT 281-328-3501.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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