2012-2014 Dodge Dart recall: vacuum
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on November 25, 2015. It covers about 105,425 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 105,425
- reported
- Nov 25, 2015
- owners notified
- May 9, 2016
- related complaints
- 346
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V800000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dart 2012, 2014 20122014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 346 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 15V800000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Dodge Dart vacuum?
Yes. Recall 15V800000, reported on November 25, 2015, covers about 105,425 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V800000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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