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Prestone recall — Power Steering Fluid

NHTSA · December 4, 2024

NHTSA recall campaign 24E101000 (Prestone), reported December 4, 2024.
Potentially affected vehicles: 320.
Component: Power Steering Fluid.
Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: NHTSA
Posted: December 4, 2024
Recalling firm: Prestone Products LLC
Source ID: 24E101000

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Year
Prestone	Dot 3 Brake Fluid	9999