Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E073000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E073000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 1l containers of porsche-brand brake fluid, part number 00004330552, as well as 30l containers of brake fluid, part number 00004330553, manufactured september 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016 Includes 32,944 affected units, Incorrect Label on Brake Fluid Container/FMVSS 116, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels1l containers of porsche-brand brake fluid, part number 00004330552, as well as 30l containers of brake fluid, part number 00004330553, manufactured september 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016
Defect Summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 1l containers of porsche-brand brake fluid, part number 00004330552, as well as 30l containers of brake fluid, part number 00004330553, manufactured september 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016. these bottles of brake fluid state "dot" and not the required "dot 4." as such, these bottles of brake fluid fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids."
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify dealers, and have the the brake fluid containers relabeled, free of charge. the recall began december 2016. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.