Safety Recall NHTSA · 24E101000 Reported December 4, 2024

Brake fluid bottles contain power steering fluid

Prestone Products Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 320 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24E101000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Prestone Products Llc
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
320
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 4, 2024

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prestone Products Llc dealer and reference recall ID 24E101000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24E101000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24E101000?

NHTSA recall 24E101000 was issued by Prestone Products Llc on December 4, 2024. It addresses: Brake fluid bottles contain power steering fluid. The recall affects approximately 320 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prestone Products Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24E101000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.