NHTSA recall 81V021000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 81V021000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1981-02-11 |
| Owners notified | 1981-05-06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
| Units potentially affected | 32 |
What is wrong
BRAKE FLUID MAY CONTAIN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER. THIS CAN CAUSE DEGRADATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE OR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
The remedy
EXISTING BRAKE FLUID WILL BE REMOVED FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REFILLED WITH FRESH BRAKE FLUID.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE FLUID.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. EITHER CONDITION MAY RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
| 1981 DODGE ARIES | Built 1981-01-01 to 1981-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1981 PLYMOUTH RELIANT | Built 1981-01-01 to 1981-01-01. |
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