Recalls Issued for 2012 Fiat 500 and the Dodge Journey

November 23, 2011 - According to reports there have been recalls issued for the 2012 Fiat 500 and the Dodge Journey.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Chrysler Motor Corp. a recall has been issued for the 2012 Fiat 500 and the Dodge Journey.
The cause of the recalled is due to contaminated brake fluid, involving certain models of both vehicles. The Chrysler Motor Corp. and the NHTSA recall will involve a total of 340 vehicles.

The recall that has been issued is due to possible contaminated hydraulic brake fluid that can deteriorate the affected vehicle’s brake seals. This could result in brake seal failure and loss of braking power.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this issue could cause a risk of collisions.

Chrysler Motors Corp. will begin notifying the owners of the affected vehicles included in the recall in December. Owners will be able to take the vehicles to their local dealership and mechanics will replace the contaminated brake fluid and brake components.