2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 Dodge Journey — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Published November 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 10, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V550000, published November 18, 2011 and initiated November 10, 2011. Recalling firm: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.; 2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 Dodge Journey — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FIAT
- Model
- 500
- Manufacturer
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Lot
- 2012 FIAT 500 | 2012 DODGE JOURNEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 Dodge Journey — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V550000 on November 18, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FIAT. Model: 500.