CARQUEST CARQUEST DOT5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CARQUEST DOT5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
Brand
CARQUEST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
American Grease Stick Company is recalling certain CARQUEST DOT5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID equipment due to service brakes, hydraulic:fluid issues. If a customer were confused by the label, they might use the wrong brake fluid, which could result in decreased braking performance and thereby increa.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
American Grease Stick Company (AGS) is recalling certain bottles of Carquest DOT5 Silicone Brake Fluid manufactured October 9, 2013, to September 15, 2015. The affected bottles may not clearly show the minimum wet equilibrium reflux boiling point (ERPB) rating, and may not contain the words "Motor Vehicle" on the label where the bottle identifies the contents as DOT Brake Fluid. As such, these bottles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If a customer were confused by the label, they might use the wrong brake fluid, which could result in decreased braking performance and thereby increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
AGS notified all of the known affected purchasers under the previous campaign of 15V-093. Bottles will be returned and relabeled with the correct label, free of charge. Owners may contact AGS customer service at 1-800-253-0403. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-093.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026