2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 recall: fluid
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on November 10, 2011. It covers about 340 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 340
- reported
- Nov 10, 2011
- owners notified
- Mar 1, 2012
- related complaints
- 120
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 11V550000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Journey 2012 2012
- Fiat 500 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 120 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 11V550000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 fluid?
Yes. Recall 11V550000, reported on November 10, 2011, covers about 340 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V550000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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