Parking brakeRecall 13V-124 · 2012 Dodge Dart

Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-124 covers 46 2012 Dodge Dart for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected461 model
ReportedApr 3, 2013Owners notified Apr 29, 2013
Complaints since7Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 27, 2012 to November 27, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.