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ATE Equipment recall

Recalled August 16, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E044000 · ATE

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected].
Units
488,144 units

Description

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 [email protected].

Product
ATE SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4
Manufacturer(s)
redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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