NHTSA recall 26E025000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
Reported Apr 23, 202640,440 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors, LLCMaker’s number N262552830
The defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid (lot #01977 091222). The brake fluid may contain visible sediment. As such, this brake fluid fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
The risk
Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco’s direct purchasers for any containers with the suspect lot number. Purchasers may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N262552830.