NHTSAN/ANotable
Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116
Date: 2026-05-05
Brand: General Motors, LLC
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 40,440
Vehicle: General Motors, LLC
Description
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."
Hazard
Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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