PRESTONE — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-04

Prestone DOT 3 Brake Fluid: certain bottles may contain defective fluid

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-04
Manufacturer	Prestone Products LLC
Models affected	DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID
Units affected	320
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._x000D_ Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Recall number	24E101000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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