Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V021000 Reported February 11, 1981

Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 11, 1981

Defect Summary

Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.

Corrective Action

Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 81V021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 81V021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V021000?

NHTSA recall 81V021000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 11, 1981. It addresses: Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.