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Dodge Aries Recall 81V021: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

NHTSA campaign 81V021, reported February 11, 1981, 32 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V021CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Problem
BRAKE FLUID MAY CONTAIN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER. THIS CAN CAUSE DEGRADATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE OR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Aries1981
Plymouth Reliant1981