Warren Brake Fluid
Model Brake Fluid made by Warren got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 9999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 00E065000 | WARREN OIL COMPANY | from 07/13/1999 to 07/14/1999 | E (Equipment) | 20436 | 09/08/2000 | OVSC | WARREN OIL COMPANY | 10/25/2000 | 11/01/2000 | 571 | 116 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Equipment description: heavy duty brake fluid, 12 ounce bottles packaged by warren oil company between july 13 and july 14, 1999. in efforts to improve the color of the brake fluid, a lower amount of amine was used in the inhibitor package, which then resulted in a lower ph. these units of brake fluid does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, motor vehicle brake fluids. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the brake fluid ph balance is lower than required by federal regulations, corrosion could occur resulting in poor braking ability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The manufacturer will notify all its purchasers to remove any unsold bottles of the affected brake fluid and return it to warren oil company for free replacement fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 8, 2000. owners who do not receive the free brake fluid replacement within a reasonable time should contact warren oil company at 910-892-6456. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 94E023000 | WARREN OIL COMPANY | from 05/01/1993 to 06/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 4801 | 06/30/1994 | OVSC | WARREN OIL COMPANY | 07/26/1994 | 07/28/1994 | 571 | 116 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The brake fluid failed the pitting or etching test standards, failing to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 116, motor vehicle brake fluids. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All the brake fluid involved in this recall has been collected and returned to the manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; fluid; hydraulic; fmvss 116.equipment description: warren heavy duty brake fluid, and saxon gold brakefluid, 12 oz. containers.consequence of noncompliance: the brake fluid can cause premature failure ofcomponents of the hydraulic brake assembly which may lead to brake malfunction.note: if you have any questions concerning this completed recall of brake fluid,please contact warren oil company at 1-910-892-6456. also, contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| The labeling on the front of the container states 5w30 motor oil: on the back of the container states dextron 111 transmission fluid, because of this mislabeling of the container oil was poured into the transmission instead of transmission fluid, which destroyed in engine. the insurance company is negotiating whether to total the vehicle or replace the part, because of the transmission extensive damage. model name track oil distributed by race track distributors incorporated. *ak | |||