Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E053000 Reported September 7, 2000

Penray/starting fluid

Q: What is recall 00E053000?

NHTSA recall 00E053000 was issued by Penray Companies, Inc. on September 7, 2000. It addresses: Penray/starting fluid. The recall affects approximately 24,932 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Penray Companies, Inc. · N/A · 24,932 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00E053000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Penray Companies, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

24,932

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 7, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: penray starting fluid part no. 5315, service pro starting fluid part no. 5315, and super x premium starting fluid part no. 470. a high concentration of water in the aerosol container can cause rusting from the inside out along the vertical seam. this could result in fluid leaking out.

Safety Consequence

If the can leaks fluid, this could pose a fire hazard or irritation to consumer's eyes and skin.

Corrective Action

Penray has issued a press release to the public and is notifying all its distributors that they will replace the defective cans of starting fluid free of charge. penray has also issued placards to be posted in all its distributor locations.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Penray Companies, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00E053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00E053000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E053000?

NHTSA recall 00E053000 was issued by Penray Companies, Inc. on September 7, 2000. It addresses: Penray/starting fluid. The recall affects approximately 24,932 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Penray Companies, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E053000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.