Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 85V-140 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-140 covers 230 Jeep vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
CERTAIN OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WHERE COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
The fix
FLUSH AND REFILL BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.
SYSTEM: BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS AND TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.