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0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Date: 1986-07-01

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 86E020000

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Manufacturer: DOW CORNING CORPORATION

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 26

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Overview: SOLID MATERIAL APPEARING TO BE EPOXY/PHENOLIC RESIN USED TO COAT THE INSIDE OF THE DRUMS IN WHICH THE BRAKE FLUID IS PACKAGED IS CAUSING FLUID CONTAMINATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF SOLID MATERIAL IN BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE THE MAIN PISTON IN A BRAKE SYSTEM TO SEIZE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO LOCK. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING APPLICATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Remedy: RETRIEVE ALL CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACE WITH UNCONTAMINATED FLUID.

0 DOW CORNING DOW CORNING Recall Notes: VEHICLE CATEGORY: VARIOUS VEHICLES. SYSTEM: BRAKE FLUID, DOW CORNING 2-1143 SILICONE.