Recall campaign81V021000
Recall 81V021000: 1981 Dodge Aries and 1 other model
Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
- Report received
- Feb 11, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 32vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.
Remedy
Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Dodge Aries2 complaints
- 1981 Plymouth Reliant2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.