Large Recall NHTSA · 94E002000 Reported February 23, 1994

Equipment:aerosol canisters:fix flats

Q: What is recall 94E002000?

NHTSA recall 94E002000 was issued by First Brands on February 23, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:aerosol canisters:fix flats. The recall affects approximately 2,800,000 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.

First Brands · N/A · 2,800,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

94E002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

First Brands

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,800,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 23, 1994

Defect Summary

When the product is used to inflate a tire, and there is sufficient air in the tire, a highly combustible gas/air mixture is created.

Safety Consequence

If the combustible gas/air mixture leaks from the tireand is exposed to a source of ignition, the tire can rupture and cause seriousinjuries to persons repairing the tire or in the immediate area.

Corrective Action

First brands has asked for the return of all inventory of the product. Press releases have been issued to the public and instructions provided for the proper disposal of the product. A full purchase price refund will be provided.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized First Brands dealer and reference recall ID 94E002000 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 94E002000

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

What is recall 94E002000?

NHTSA recall 94E002000 was issued by First Brands on February 23, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:aerosol canisters:fix flats. The recall affects approximately 2,800,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized First Brands dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94E002000 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.