Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E040000 Reported July 3, 2002

Crc industries/brake parts cleaner

Q: What is recall 02E040000?

NHTSA recall 02E040000 was issued by Crc Industries, Inc. on July 3, 2002. It addresses: Crc industries/brake parts cleaner. The recall affects approximately 14,988 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.

Crc Industries, Inc. · N/A · 14,988 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E040000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Crc Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

14,988

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 3, 2002

Defect Summary

Auto pride product was mislabeled in the production process. the cans are labeled as 05088ap brake parts cleaner non-chlorinated formula, but the cans actually contain 05089ap brake parts cleaner, a chlorinated forumla.

Safety Consequence

Thus, as labeled, the cans do not appropriately warn the user of the chlorinated content of the product.

Corrective Action

Crc is notifying its distributors and customers to return the product for a free replacement. distributor/owner notification began july 11, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crc industries at 215-674-4300.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Crc Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02E040000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02E040000

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

What is recall 02E040000?

NHTSA recall 02E040000 was issued by Crc Industries, Inc. on July 3, 2002. It addresses: Crc industries/brake parts cleaner. The recall affects approximately 14,988 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Crc Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E040000 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.