GM Recalls 40K Bottles of Brake Fluid That Could Affect Stopping Power
Key takeaways
- Recall documents show that the affected ACDelco brake fluid may have visible sediment, which can worsen brake performance.
- According to NHTSA, the precipitates in the brake fluid could reduce braking power, increasing the chance of a collision.
- The recall documents show that the affected brake fluid was produced between October 19, 2022, and December 28, 2022.
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Recall documents show that the affected ACDelco brake fluid may have visible sediment, which can worsen brake performance.
Marc Urbano|Car and Driver General Motors issued a recall for 40,440 bottles of brake fluid, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).The recall covers a subset of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid, which could be contaminated with visible sediment, NHTSA documents show. According to NHTSA, the precipitates in the brake fluid could reduce braking power, increasing the chance of a collision. General Motors has issued a noncompliance recall affecting 40,440 bottles of brake fluid that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle standards, documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show. According to the recall, the issue specifically covers a subset of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid with the part number 19353126.
The recall documents show that the affected brake fluid was produced between October 19, 2022, and December 28, 2022. The problem stems from visible particulates found in the brake fluid, which can hamper braking performance and increase the likelihood of a crash.