The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V550000·Announced 2011-11-10

Chrysler Recalls 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 for Brake Fluid Contamination

Chrysler is recalling specific 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 vehicles due to contaminated brake fluid that may degrade seals and cause loss of braking ability.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that could lead to loss of braking ability and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured between October 24, 2011, and October 26, 2011. The recall involves approximately 340 vehicles that were assembled with contaminated hydraulic brake fluid.

The contaminated fluid may cause degradation of the sealing components within the brake system. This degradation could lead to a loss of braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Chrysler will notify owners and replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid at no charge. The safety recall began on March 1, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FIAT, DODGE 500, JOURNEY
Brand
FIAT
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
340

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 500
  • JOURNEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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