Prestone Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled December 4, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24E101000 · Prestone

Hazard

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.

Units

320 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Prestone DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID

Manufacturer(s)

Prestone Products LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →