Prestone Products LLC - Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid
USPrestone Products LLC - Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid
Recalling Firm: Prestone Products LLC
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Fluid Bottles Contain Power Steering Fluid |
| Nhtsa id | 24E101000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E101000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Prestone Products LLC |
| 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 320 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmPrestone Products LLC
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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