Campaign 24E-101

Brake fluid bottles may contain power steering fluid

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Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24E101000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 24E-101
MakeModelModel years
PrestoneDOT 3 Brake FluidYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.