“This site contains affiliate links for which OEMDTC may be compensated” |
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
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V823-9734.pdf
- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- 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
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100% longer than DOT 3, 50% longer than DOT 4, and 10% 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
- PERFORMANCE – The 336⁰ F wet boil point and 521⁰ F dry boil point exceeds common characteristics for DOT 4 brake fluids
- PROTECTION – Provides corrosion protection in brake components
- PEACE OF MIND – Matches needs of all DOT 4 manufacturer recommendations
- HARSH CONDITIONS – Offers low level of compressibility
- FITS EVERYTHING – Compatible with all DOT 3 and DOT 4 applications
- 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
- Minimal decrease of boiling point due to excellent water locking properties
- Non-foaming when filling and bleeding the brake system
- Excellent corrosion protection due to selected additives
- High safety tolerance against steam bubbles
- Makes brake fluid changing intervals of up to 3 years possible
- Extremely high wet and dry boiling points
- Miscible and compatible with high-quality synthetic brake fluids
- Assures a high degree of lubricating action on all moving components in the hydraulic brake circuit
- Outstanding protection against the formation of steam bubbles
- Excellent viscosity/temperature properties
Last update on 2024-03-16 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.