Prestone DOT 3 Brake Fluid (Prestone) – Manufacturing Defect (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
PRESTONE DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID
Brand
PRESTONE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Prestone Products LLC is recalling certain PRESTONE DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID equipment due to service brakes, hydraulic:fluid issues. Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Accidentally using power steering fluid as brake fluid can result in reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026