NHTSA recall 26E025000 · Apr 23, 2026
General Motors, LLC: Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116
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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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall 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 Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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