NHTSA-Equipment2013-08-16
redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH — Brake Fluid is Blue/FMVSS 116
redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH
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 techsupport-us@vdo.com.
Affected count
488144
Products
Brake Fluid is Blue/FMVSS 116
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13E044000Don't want to check this manually?
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