The problem
On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
The fix
Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description; passenger vehicles.System: parking brakes; hydraulic brake tube, routing.Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability, loss of vehiclecontrol, and an accident could occur.Note: the instrument panel brake warning light should alert driver to theproblem.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V085000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.