Porsche Brake Fluid — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Published September 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 20, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16E073000, published September 20, 2016. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; Porsche Brake Fluid — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- BRAKE FLUID
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- PORSCHE BRAKE FLUID
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Porsche Brake Fluid — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E073000 on September 20, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: BRAKE FLUID.