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NHTSARecalled 2016-09-20

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Is my product affected?

PORSCHE BRAKE FLUID

  • Brand PORSCHE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Porsche Cars North America is recalling certain containers of Porsche-brand brake fluid because the labeling does not comply with federal regulations. The 1-liter containers (part number 00004330552) and 30-liter containers (part number 00004330553) manufactured between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016, are labeled "DOT" instead of the required "DOT 4." This incorrect labeling could lead to the brake fluid being used in an incompatible vehicle brake system, which may affect brake performance and increase crash risk.

Porsche will notify dealers and have the brake fluid containers relabeled free of charge. The recall began in December 2016. Affected consumers should contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for assistance.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake fluid isn't labeled in accordance with the regulations, the brake fluid may unintentionally be used in a vehicle brake system that is incompatible with that type of fluid, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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