Continental Aftermarket Gmbh | NHTSA Recall #13E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E044000 by Continental Aftermarket Gmbh. Affecting ate super blue racing dot 4 brake fluid, for use as aftermarket replacement brake fluid Includes 488,144 affected units, Brake Fluid is Blue/FMVSS 116, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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ate super blue racing dot 4 brake fluid, for use as aftermarket replacement brake fluid

Defect Summary

Continental aftermarket gmbh (continental) is recalling certain ate super blue racing dot 4 brake fluid, for use as aftermarket replacement brake fluid. each type of brake fluid has a color requirement to assist in proper type identification. the affected brake fluid is blue in color, not in the range of colorless to amber, therefore it fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."

Corrective Action

Continental will notify distributors and will offer to repurchase all of the units in possession of distributors, retailers, and consumers. the recall began during august 2013. customers may contact continental by phone at 1-800-265-1818 or by email at techsupport-us@vdo.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E044000

Manufacturer: Continental Aftermarket Gmbh

Report Received Date: 2013-08-16T00:00:00

Subject: Brake fluid is blue/fmvss 116

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 488,144

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Continental aftermarket gmbh (continental) is recalling certain ate super blue racing dot 4 brake fluid, for use as aftermarket replacement brake fluid. each type of brake fluid has a color requirement to assist in proper type identification. the affected brake fluid is blue in color, not in the range of colorless to amber, therefore it fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."

Consequence Summary: Noncompliant brake fluid color may lead to mixing of an incompatible fluid in the braking system. if an incompatible fluid is put into a motor vehicle brake system, it could lead to brake damage or brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Continental will notify distributors and will offer to repurchase all of the units in possession of distributors, retailers, and consumers. the recall began during august 2013. customers may contact continental by phone at 1-800-265-1818 or by email at techsupport-us@vdo.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13E044000

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