Service brakes: fluid Dodge, Plymouth recall

The 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.

The fix

Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.

Contacts

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.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 81V021000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.