Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120227
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140123
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
105425
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160509
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Report Received Date
20151125
Record Creation Date
20151125
Defect Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Consequence Summary
Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
Recall 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.
