Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong
Defect Summary
Power steering fluid packaged in containers and labeled as brake fluid. consequence of defect: if used, fluid will cause swelling and breaking of the seals and loses in the hydraulic brake system. This could result in leaking of fluid and cause brake failure which may result an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace defective brake fluid at no cost to the consumer. note: the containers are 12 ounce stp heavy duty brake fluid and containing code date from 400 to 499 (for example ge 418, ge 422). The code date is located on the bottom of the container. Vehicle owners who have used the product should call stp collect at (914) 789-2192.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Stp Corporation or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
FAQ: Recall 85E027000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 85E027000?
NHTSA recall 85E027000 was issued by Stp Corporation on October 1, 1985. It addresses: Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong. The recall affects approximately 1,209,852 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Stp Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E027000 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.