ATE ATE SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
ATE SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4
Brand
ATE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Continental Aftermarket GmbH is recalling certain ATE SUPER BLUE RACING DOT 4 equipment due to equipment issues. 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.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026