STP CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by STP CORPORATION in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

October 1, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG

POWER STEERING FLUID PACKAGED IN CONTAINERS AND LABELED AS BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF USED, FLUID WILL CAUSE SWELLING AND BREAKING OF THE SEALS AND LOSES IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKING OF FLUID AND CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 85E027000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,209,852

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. NOTE: THE CONTAINERS ARE 12 OUNCE STP HEAVY DUTY BRAKE FLUID AND CONTAINING CODE DATE FROM 400 TO 499 (FOR EXAMPLE GE 418, GE 422). THE CODE DATE IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. VEHICLE OWNERS WHO HAVE USED THE PRODUCT SHOULD CALL STP COLLECT AT (914) 789-2192.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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