NHTSANHTSA recall 26E025000 · Apr 23, 2026

General Motors, LLC: Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116

Recall found

Product

containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid (lot #01977 091222)

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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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."
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall type: Equipment
Potentially affected: 40,440
Manufacturer campaign number: N262552830

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.