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HighNHTSA·13V124000·Announced 2013-04-03

Chrysler Recalls 2013 Dodge Dart Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles because incorrect rear brake calipers may cause the parking brake to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inoperable parking brake) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured on November 27, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers. This issue could result in an inoperable parking brake.

If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE DART
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
46

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DART

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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