Castrol Mineral Oil Recalls

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January 2nd, 1996
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Recall Date
January 2nd, 1996
Units Effected
600
NHTSA Campaign Number: 95E040000
Manufacturer: CASTROL (U.K.) LTD.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: December 4th, 1995

Defect Summary:
AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.

Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CAN VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING APROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY AND HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE MAY BE REQUIRED.THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MINERAL OIL USED IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON1979 THROUGH 1996 ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY MODEL VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES MAYALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR TWO TRUNK-MOUNTED SPARE BOTTLES OF THE SAMEMINERAL OIL.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON AN AGREEDUPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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