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Prestone Products LLC - Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid

Published: December 4, 2024Recall ID: 24E101000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectBrake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid
Nhtsa id24E101000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E101000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeEquipment
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerPrestone Products LLC
Defect summaryPrestone 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.
Corrective actionPrestone 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.
Consequence summaryAccidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Mfr campaign numberNR (Not Reported)
Potentially affected320
Report received date2024-12-04T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmPrestone Products LLC
  • Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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