Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
The brake fluid in your Dodge Journey or Fiat 500 is contaminated and could cause problems with the brake system. This is because the brake fluid came into contact with a dirty substance during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid degrades the seals in your brake system, you could lose the ability to stop your vehicle safely. This increases the risk of a crash, which could harm you and others on the road.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the brake components that are in contact with the brake fluid at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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