Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E073000 Reported December 14, 2017

Missing dot information on label/fmvss 116

Ap Racing · Equipment · 2,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E073000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,400
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 14, 2017
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Ap racing is recalling certain 16.9oz bottles of super 600 brake fluid, part number cp5600. the label on this brake fluid is missing the required dot information that the brake fluid is for track/race applications and not for use in vehicles on highways, nor does it state that it is dot 4 brake fluid. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."

Safety Consequence

Without the correct label information, the fluid may be added to a brake system that requires a different type of brake fluid. the fluid incompatibility may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ap racing will notify the distributors that purchased the brake fluid bottles from ap racing, and will provide new labels to clarify the brake fluid's intended use, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2018. Owners may contact essex parts services, us distributor of ap racing fluids at 1-704-824-6030.

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 Ap Racing dealer and reference recall ID 17E073000 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 17E073000

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

What is recall 17E073000?

NHTSA recall 17E073000 was issued by Ap Racing on December 14, 2017. It addresses: Missing dot information on label/fmvss 116. The recall affects approximately 2,400 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ap Racing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E073000 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.