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SevereNHTSA·24E092000·Announced 2024-11-04

Continental Automotive Recalls MK C1 EVO Brake Systems for Pedal Detachment Risk

Continental Automotive is recalling MK C1 EVO brake systems where a fastener may be improperly assembled, causing the brake pedal to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. is recalling certain MK C1 EVO brake systems with part number 10-1202. The recall involves 33,596 units.

The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing. This defect can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster, which can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy program will be determined by the affected vehicle manufacturers and provided free of charge. Owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers' customer service phone numbers for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES recall
Manufacturer
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
33,596

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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