NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
Prestone DOT 3 Brake Fluid recall: Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid
- Recall number
- 24E101000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Prestone Products LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Service Brakes
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Units affected
- 320
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prestone | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | — |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Prestone Products LLC (Prestone) is recalling certain 1-gallon bottles of Prestone DOT 3 Brake Fluid, part number AS402 with date code 2PW24226 manufactured on August 13, 2024. The brake fluid bottles may contain power steering fluid.
Consequence
Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Prestone will provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prestone's customer service at 1-888-269-0750.
Manufacturer campaign number
NR (Not Reported)
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24E101000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.