Large Recall NHTSA · 13E044000 Reported August 16, 2013

Brake fluid is blue/fmvss 116

Redundant Continental Aftermarket Gmbh · N/A · 488,144 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E044000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Redundant Continental Aftermarket Gmbh
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
488,144
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 16, 2013

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Redundant Continental Aftermarket Gmbh dealer and reference recall ID 13E044000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13E044000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E044000?

NHTSA recall 13E044000 was issued by Redundant Continental Aftermarket Gmbh on August 16, 2013. It addresses: Brake fluid is blue/fmvss 116. The recall affects approximately 488,144 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Continental Aftermarket Gmbh dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E044000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.