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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V823
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 307
Contaminated Brake Fluid may Affect Braking
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo
Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.
Remedy
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo
customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler
’s number for this recall is T84.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100 percent longer than DOT 3, 50 percent longer than DOT 4, and 10 percent longer than DOT 5. 1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 685mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch ESI6 is 3 years.
- Premium DOT 3 Brake Fluid has a minimum boiling point of 450°F
- Meets and exceeds DOT 3 and all other Federal and SAE specifications and standards for motor vehicle brake fluids
- Mixes with all DOT 3 approved brake fluids
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS brake systems
- Premium brake and hydraulic clutch fluid that protects internal components from corrosion under normal use
- High boiling point to minimize brake fluid boiling and vapor lock
- Excellent low temperature capability and stability when used where lower cold viscosities are required
- Excellent low temperature capability and stability when used where lower cold viscosities are required
- Synthetic quality brake fluid
- Contains special ingredients to guard against vapor lock and moisture absorption
- Exceeds requirements for both DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids
- Specially formulated for DOT 4 brake fluid applications
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS brake systems
- An exclusive European formula with an exceptionally high boiling point and superior anti-vapor lock characteristics
- Superior braking during arduous conditions like racing and rallying
- Typical wet boiling point is 270deg. C
- 5 year shelf life
- Metal tin design
- Low viscosity class 6 brake fluid
- Optimised compatibility with the sealing materials for DOT brake fluids used in automobile and motorcycle brake systems
- Flash point: 132.0 degrees_celsius
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