Recall 11V550000: Brake Fluid Contaminated

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Fiat/500 2012

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 10, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V550000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Fluid

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 340

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured from October 24, 2011, through October 26, 2011. Some vehicles were assembled with contaminated brake fluid and may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners and replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.