The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V238000·Announced 2013-06-04

Chrysler Recalls 2013 Dodge Dart Vehicles for Cold Weather Engine Stalls

Chrysler is recalling specific 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles because the engine may stall in temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that an engine stall while driving may increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving loss of control.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2012, and February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and a dual dry clutch transmission.

The recall is issued because these vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. If the engine stalls while driving, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 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 — Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
12,872

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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