Jeep J-20 recalls

1 official safety recall for the Jeep J-20, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Contaminated brake fluid may cause brake failure

    Reported October 29, 1985Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 85V140000230 vehicles affected

    Contaminated brake fluid can affect the braking system and cause complete brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash. The brake system will be flushed and refilled with new hydraulic brake fluid.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
    Defect
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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