RADIATOR: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by RADIATOR in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

December 8, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG

SOME OF THE INVOLVED BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS A CONTAMINANT THAT MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION TO THE RUBBER PARTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS".

NHTSA ID: 80E029000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 360

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

IF CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID IS FOUND IN THE MASTER CYLINDER, ALL RUBBER PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. ALL UNSOLD SUSPECT BRAKE FLUID WILL ALSO BE RECALLED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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