Vehicle recall 85V140000 · October 29, 1985
Jeep Grand Wagoneer, J-10 and 1 more model
Certain of these vehicles may have been built with contaminated brake fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain of these vehicles may have been built with contaminated brake fluid. Consequence of defect: this can adversely affect the entire braking system where complete brake failure can occur which could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Flush and refill brake system with new hydraulic brake fluid.
- Notes
- System: brake fluid. Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 1985
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 230
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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