Ate Super Blue Racing Dot 4 — Equipment
Published August 16, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 16, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13E044000, published August 16, 2013. Recalling firm: redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH; Ate Super Blue Racing Dot 4 — Equipment.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was Ate Super Blue Racing Dot 4 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E044000 on August 16, 2013. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ATE. Model: SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4.