United StatesContainers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid with lot number 01977 091222 are affected; the fluid may contain visible sediment. GM recalled them because the sediment causes the fluid to fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116 and may reduce brake performance, increasing crash risk; GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco’s direct purchasers for containers with the suspect lot, and purchasers may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700 (recall N262552830).
What's being recalled
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid (lot #01977 091222). The brake fluid may contain visible sediment. As such, this brake fluid fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26E025000; Manufacturer campaign N262552830
The hazard
Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco’s direct purchasers for any containers with the suspect lot number. Purchasers may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N262552830.
The official notice
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