EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 3, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 116/BRAKE FLUID

CERTAIN EQUISTAR CHEMICALS DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID, LOT 638, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET BRAKE FLUID FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINED IN THIS LOT FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE CORROSION REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS.

NHTSA ID: 05E033000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 0

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THE BRAKE FLUID BECOME CORRODED, IT COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Corrective Action:

EQUISTAR HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 27, 2005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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