NHTSA recall 24E101000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Reported Dec 4, 2024320 vehicles affectedPrestone Products LLC
The defect
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.
The risk
Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › FluidSteering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid