redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by redundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 16, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Fluid is Blue/FMVSS 116

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."

NHTSA ID: 13E044000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 488,144

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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