Large Recall NHTSA · 99E007000 Reported March 23, 1999

Pennzoil/fix a flat

Pennzoil-quaker State Company · N/A · 32,000,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99E007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32,000,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 23, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: fix-a-flat tire inflator products produced, distributed and sold since april 1994. the products involved are fix-a-flat cone top (s457, 12 oz.); fix-a-flat (s455, 16oz.); super fix-a-flat (s277, 20 oz.); and big wheel fix-a-flat (s278, 26oz.). the possibility exists that automotive tires can explode when subjected to extreme heat by welding on, or applying a flame to, the wheel rim with the tire still on the rim after using this product.

Safety Consequence

Personal injury could occur.

Corrective Action

Consumers are to return the old products and receive reformulated products.

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 Pennzoil-quaker State Company dealer and reference recall ID 99E007000 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 99E007000

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

What is recall 99E007000?

NHTSA recall 99E007000 was issued by Pennzoil-quaker State Company on March 23, 1999. It addresses: Pennzoil/fix a flat. The recall affects approximately 32,000,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pennzoil-quaker State Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E007000 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.