Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E019000 Reported March 11, 2005

Aftermarket brake fluid

Dot Chemical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 50,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E019000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dot Chemical
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
50,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 11, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain dot chemical radiator specialty brake fluid, lot numbers kmf02 and kmf03, shipped from dot chemical from june 1, 2004, to february 28, 2005, fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, motor vehicle brake fluids. fiber-like crystals have been observed in the brake fluid.

Safety Consequence

The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Corrective Action

Dot chemical will notify purchasers and will replace the brake fluid or provide a full refund. the recall began on march 9, 2006. owners may contact dot chemical at 281-328-3501.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dot Chemical dealer and reference recall ID 05E019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E019000

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

What is recall 05E019000?

NHTSA recall 05E019000 was issued by Dot Chemical on March 11, 2005. It addresses: Aftermarket brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dot Chemical dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E019000 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.