NHTSA recall 23E037000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Reported May 4, 20231,420 vehicles affectedContinental Automotive Systems, Inc.
The defect
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental Automotive) is recalling certain Electric Brake System (EBS) modules, with model number MK100. Valves inside the Electric Brake System module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal brake module leak.
The risk
A leak inside the brake module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The remedy program will be determined by the vehicle manufacturers and provided free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers.