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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13E044000

EQUIPMENT

Published August 16, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 16, 2013

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
ATE
Model
SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4
Manufacturer
redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH
Lot
ATE SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4
Risk classification
E
Country
US
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