DODGE DART 2012: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V124000

Make Model Year
DODGE DART 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-29 2013-04-03 2013-04-09

Production Dates: 2012-11-27 - 2012-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N21

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured on November 27, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers, which could result in an inoperable parking brake.

Consequence

If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N21.

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.